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I also met Chereece, a care leaver who says she was moved between holiday homes in Wales for months - sometimes twice in a week.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

So... a month after being laid off, Meta sends me a box labeled "leaver" containing "sad" & "wow" emoji Christmas tree ornaments.

From Washington Post • Dec. 22, 2022

There was no note explaining this; just a random box for "leaver."

From Washington Post • Dec. 22, 2022

One care leaver said the cash would be a "safety blanket" and others hope it will help give the 18-year-olds a good start.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2022

Tyraness in your turn, accuse others of your own guilt—But leave her, leaver her, Mr. Solmes: her time is short.

From Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 2 by Richardson, Samuel