leaves

[leevz]

noun

1. the plural of leaf.

leaves

/ liːvz /

noun

1. the plural of leaf

Example Sentences

Few things better represent life’s varied ephemeralities than being excited about fall foliage’s exploding colors, just before the leaves die and become the primary ingredient in wintry, brown sidewalk sludge.

From Salon

McGowan said the agency has already started to create six new positions — a figure that still leaves staffing levels behind jurisdictions of similar sizes.

From Los Angeles Times

“NATCA has consistently warned that the controller staffing shortage leaves the system vulnerable, and today’s events underscore the urgent need to accelerate training and hiring,” the union said in a statement to The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

It leaves New Zealand, last year's T20 World Cup champions, off the pace set by Australia, India and England early in this competition, with only the top four progressing from the group stage.

From BBC

It also states that Hamas would have no role in governing Gaza, and it leaves the door open for an eventual Palestinian state.

From BBC

Related Words

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• flee 
• fly 
• go 
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