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leaving

[lee-ving]

noun

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

  2. leavings, leftovers or remains; refuse.



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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of leaving1

First recorded in 1300–50, leaving is from the Middle English word leving. See leave 1, -ing 1
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Wider eligibility for free school meals could lead to stretched support for children who need help after leaving school, a leading charity has said.

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The National Weather Service sent urgent alerts about potentially life-threatening danger hours in advance of the flash floods, leaving time to notify and try to evacuate people in harm’s way.

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Each side grazes their portion of the political pasture down to the roots, leaving scorched earth for future generations.

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Immigration agents have targeted car washes, shopping centers, swamp meets and other businesses — pushing immigrant community members underground and leaving many typically lively areas deserted.

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A Stockton man was charged with attempted murder Friday after allegedly setting a probation officer on fire — leaving the official with significant burns, authorities said.

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