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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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
For many young people, however, making a will may not seem necessary, particularly if they feel they have little to leave behind.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
“There’s often a gap between what people hope to leave behind and what ultimately gets transferred,” Schulz said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
While the price that will be borne by these people and their families may be unimaginable, the communities they leave behind in the U.S. are affected as well.
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2026
In the town, children go down on their backs in the drifted snow and move their arms and, when they rise, leave behind them impressions, mysterious and ominous, of winged creatures.
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
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