leaving

[lee-ving]

noun

1. something that is left; leave; left; residue.

2. leavings, leftovers or remains; refuse.

Word History and Origins

Origin of leaving¹

First recorded in 1300–50, leaving is from the Middle English word leving. See leave ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The comeback truly began to materialize last month in Las Vegas when both McLarens were disqualified for a technical infringement, leaving Verstappen to close the gap by 25 points with his Sin City victory.

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“After selectively filtering to give a 50/50 split after, the board closed the hearing early, leaving many to not speak.”

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Sheffield Wednesday have been given a further six-point deduction by the English Football League for regulation breaches leaving them 27 points from safety in the Championship.

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Manufacturers continued to reduce staff by leaving open jobs unfilled or resorting to layoffs in some cases.

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As of the end of October, the company had handed over 585 new aircraft to customers this year, leaving it close to 300 planes short of its target to deliver about 820 jets in 2025.

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