leaves
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Tea, made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, has been consumed globally for centuries, initially for its medicinal properties and later as a popular beverage.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
It is that second Test that leaves England with precious little time.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The move leaves Germany, an early pioneer in the airspace industry, without a fighter-aircraft program to work on.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
That number, as long as the fund meets or beats it, leaves plenty of juice for more gains throughout this year.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Bringing out a little black pouch from inside her jerkin, she stuffed it with the rowan leaves.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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