The raiders were leaving for dead the captured scouts, abandoning them without food or water.

The ruthless general leaves for dead any soldier who retreats without orders.

The children collected maple leaves to press into artwork.

He used fig leaves to cover the ancient statue in the museum.

By leaving out the concluding paragraph, she unintentionally weakened her argument.

She leaves out the last step of the recipe when she's in a hurry, which changes the flavor noticeably.

After finishing his report, John told his manager he would take leave at five to catch the last train.

After the hike, she used dock leaves to soothe the blisters on her feet.

The editor decided to leave to the imagination the identities of the witnesses to protect them.

Many service members apply for terminal leaves when they plan to separate from the military.