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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It initially spiked in the pandemic but prices have not stabilized since, leaving consumers battered by years of higher-than-expected price increases.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
Lambiase, Verstappen's race engineer since the Dutchman joined the team in May 2016, is leaving to become McLaren's chief racing officer by 2028 at the latest.
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
Liam and Michael were leaving Maidin Bay to walk to the port of Galway.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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