leaving
AmericanEtymology
Origin of leaving
First recorded in 1300–50, leaving is from the Middle English word leving. See leave 1, -ing 1
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Roman launched on August 30, carrying optical systems that had been meticulously tested before leaving the ground.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
When someone writes a will, they typically have an idyllic vision of leaving behind something that will provide joy for generations of heirs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
If a defender comes across to mark him, they risk leaving another attacker unmarked elsewhere.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Consider this example: A service brings in $100 and costs $60 to deliver, leaving $40 before other expenses.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Sal gives the others some kind of signal and they get off their bikes, leaving them on the ground almost forming a barrier round us.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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