leaves off

present tense third-person singular of leave off

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of leaves off In the meantime, the owner receives a text and email confirming that the package has arrived and evaluation is underway, with updates picking up where shipment tracking leaves off. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026 If the extent of your lawn care consists of blowing leaves off a patio every now and then, a DeWalt leaf blower (or even a simple broom) will do the trick. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 Now the state needs to get through September without severe storms knocking leaves off trees. — Blaise Mesa, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Why the old rules stopped working Slok’s note picked up where Kelly’s history lesson leaves off and pointed forward. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 Gently snip all of the leaves off with pruning shears, leaving two to three leaves at the top. — Shelby Vittek, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026 After curing, clip the garlic leaves off hardneck garlic varieties and store the bulbs in mesh bags, or twist softneck garlic leaves into braids for hanging. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2026 By the end of The Charmer, Lewis leaves off with a fitting end, on healing. — Tina Eves, SPIN, 4 May 2026 Pull tarragon leaves off the stem and finely chop the leaves. — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaves off
Verb
  • When the school day ends, the campus keeps serving families through aftercare, summer camp and school-break programs.
    — Tim Lonergan, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday in November, according to Time and Date, an online world clock.
    — Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • At some point, optimism stops feeling like hope and starts feeling like obligation.
    — Stephan Pechdimaldji, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Morgan refuses Ancker’s offer outright and stops just short of spitting in the man’s face.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The world outside ceases to exist as nurses, relatives, and clergy visit.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 27 Oct. 2026
  • In that structure, every hour of human labor ceases to be a revenue stream and becomes a direct cost against the provider’s profit margin.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Valzonis will serve the remainder of Pittman’s term, which expires in November 2028.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026
  • If voters decide against retaining a judge, the position will become vacant once the judge’s current term expires.
    — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The council voted unanimously on the ordinance, which halts new oil and gas drilling in the city and phases out existing production over the next 20 years.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The Bears go three-and-out, and the wind halts the ensuing punt, landing at the 15-yard line.
    — Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The Fed’s latest policy meeting concludes less than a week before the midterm elections, which have focused heavily on concerns about the cost of living and affordability.
    — Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Diiv will meet the world in 2027 with a massive tour, which kicks off in Sydney in February and concludes with a hometown London show in June.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Continue reading ⦠CIVIC BREAKDOWN â Town's entire police force quits after bitter feud with city leaders boils over.
    — , FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Every researcher who quits Anthropic to write a viral letter about extinction is casting himself, in the drama running in his own head, as Oppenheimer walking away from the bomb.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • This is the most significant ice calving event (where ice breaks off of a glacier) seen in the Arctic since 2020.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • According to the reports, the malfunctions occurred during the ride's signature ‘tilt' portion, where the segment of track containing the ride vehicle breaks off completely and tilts forward 45 degrees before reconnecting to another piece of track at a 90-degree angle to the ground below.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026

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“Leaves off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaves%20off. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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