leave behind
Britishverb
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(adverb) to forget or neglect to bring or take
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to cause to remain as a result or sign of something
the storm left a trail of damage behind
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to pass
once the wind came up, we soon left the land behind us
Example Sentences
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Some 1,200 sheep are brought in to graze on the crops in between rice harvests, and they leave behind organic matter, which enriches the soil naturally.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
After the 2025 fires, there were complaints by residents that the Fair Plan refused to test and remediate homes suffering damage by smoke, which can leave behind lead, asbestos and other toxins.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Once the lava drains away, it can leave behind hollow tunnels.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
Throughout her career, Mr. Tommasini notes, Anderson’s stated goal was to leave behind “the kind of impression that will make it easier for those who follow.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
“Yes! You’re smarter than you look. If the cucos are out hunting for the Nightbeast, they’ll leave behind things like hair and droppings. Tracking them could also lead to the Nightbeast.”
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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