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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On a sunny afternoon in the spring of 2023, my phone lit up with texts from several friends sharing a video of Vice President Kamala Harris leaving a Washington, D.C., record store.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
“The Late Show” may be leaving CBS, but Colbert’s voice — and his biting satire — aren’t going anywhere.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
He returned to the capital last June to renew his U.S. visa, so he’d be ready if authorities ever lifted their ban on him leaving China.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
He has used them to improve teams and players, once again leaving an imprint and leading for others to follow.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
The pine trees crowd the van, like they’re trying to keep us from leaving.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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