leaving
AmericanEtymology
Origin of leaving
First recorded in 1300–50, leaving is from the Middle English word leving. See leave 1, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Moreover, a bitter Musk, he said, "will do anything he can to attack OpenAI" out of regret at leaving a project that found phenomenal success after his departure.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
She said it was difficult to tell what the walrus would do next after leaving Findochty, or how long he would stay.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
The Social Security actuaries project that the costs of Social Security over the next 75 years average 6.1% of GDP and revenues of 4.8%, leaving a deficit of 1.3% of GDP.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
But Merck has spent roughly $25 billion on acquisitions in the past year, leaving little room for a megadeal without threatening its investment-grade credit rating.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
I whispered stories to the wind, told the ocean my secrets, leaving it all behind and letting go of the innocent child I had once been.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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