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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The system is partnering with a local university to conduct research on why young nurses are leaving the profession early.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
With a challenging decision potentially looming, BBC Sport takes a look at how close one of the sport's greats is to leaving the game forever.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Scientists have identified a natural compound that can kill the bacteria responsible for severe gut infections while leaving much of the beneficial gut microbiome unharmed.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026
The 21-year-old will move to Brasilia in February, leaving behind the family home she shares with her mother, grandmother and younger brother.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
The star soars diagonally across the blue-black sky, leaving a trail of—what?
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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