as in leaves
to cause to remain behind
forsaking most of our possessions, we evacuated just before the hurricane struck
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Proponents argue recordings would solve a long-standing crisis that leaves many proceedings with no verbatim record.
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Detergent overdosing also leaves behind a film on the inside of the washer, which feeds mold and causes odors.
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The lesson is that Beijing rarely abandons strategically important objectives once they become embedded in national planning documents and long-term competition strategy.
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Cue a whole host of dodgy deals and shady string-pulling, not to mention an extramarital affair, as the entirely fictional — but no doubt true to life — character abandons any sense of morality.
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“Forsakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forsakes. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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