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Synonyms

leaves

American  
[leevz] / livz /

noun

  1. the plural of leaf.


leaves British  
/ liːvz /

noun

  1. the plural of leaf

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The good collides with the bad at such an intense pace that the resulting impact leaves the film comatose.

From Salon

Instead, it leaves negotiations to a patchwork of players.

From The Wall Street Journal

Beyond strategy and symbolism, the parade often leaves a more personal impression on visiting leaders.

From BBC

However, Brazil’s inflation eased to 4.3% in December from 4.5% in November, and this leaves Tuesday’s decision “finely balanced” with the chance of a rate cut, Capital Economics economist Kimberley Sperrfechter said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal

It leaves fellow Briton Henry Patten and Finnish partner Harri Heliovaara - the defending champions - as the highest remaining seeds in a men's doubles draw that has already lost five of the top 10 pairings.

From BBC