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leased

  • past participle of lease.
  • past tense form of lease.

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While the Apple Upgrade option only requires a soft credit pull, consumers should approach this choice with the same principles they would in evaluating whether any leased asset fits in with their financial lives.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

Apple will have to streamline its process for reclaiming leased hardware and be prepared to refurbish devices at scale once customers return them, Feinseth said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

Companies leased more space in the second quarter than in any period since mid-2022, according to Cushman, giving developers confidence to start projects.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

The lawsuit alleges that the leased land is zoned exclusively for agricultural use and that the federal government violated laws requiring state and county notification, as well as procedural steps required before beginning construction.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

When he finishes, he drives through town to the dealer who leased his father the car, and then he takes a cab back to Baron’s Court.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri