Etymology
Origin of leaving
First recorded in 1300–50, leaving is from the Middle English word leving. See leave 1, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Awoniyi's late third sparked an exodus - some fans had already started leaving with 20 minutes left - and those who remained booed the team off.
From BBC
Residents described water rising to waist level in just hours — overwhelming properties that had never flooded before and leaving behind a thick layer of mud and debris.
From Salon
“She’s always coming to practice first and leaving last, which teammates respect, but also knowing when to speak up.”
From Los Angeles Times
We spent years leaving medical records scattered from Tonga to Iceland; it’s time for a bit more continuity of care.
One side constantly faces the star, leaving it locked in permanent daylight.
From Science Daily
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