leave behind
Britishverb
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(adverb) to forget or neglect to bring or take
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to cause to remain as a result or sign of something
the storm left a trail of damage behind
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to pass
once the wind came up, we soon left the land behind us
Example Sentences
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Among other things, they worry about the pace of a postconflict recovery and the scars it will leave behind on the global economy.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
An uprising typically has a long parentage and, if effective enough, can leave behind many like-minded descendants.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
So I think that that is hopefully a legacy that I will also leave behind.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026
She urged people to think seriously about donating their organs and have a lasting impact on the world you leave behind.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
But he knew it was going to be the toughest portage to date, and so he ordered everyone to leave behind what they didn’t absolutely need.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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