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leaves

American  
[leevz] / livz /

noun

  1. the plural of leaf.


leaves British  
/ liːvz /

noun

  1. the plural of leaf

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This leaves uncertainty, including the risk of a protracted conflict, elevated, the senior economist adds.

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He leaves behind a wife, three sons and grandchildren.

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It is beginning to feel more of a risk to appoint Glasner - despite his Europa League and FA Cup triumphs - when he leaves Palace at the end of the season.

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That leaves it vulnerable to mining and other military measures that could effectively close the passageway to naval traffic.

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That leaves it vulnerable to mining and other military measures that could effectively close the passageway to naval traffic.

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