Below you will find example sentences with "left behind". The examples show how this phrase is used in natural context and which words often surround it.

Left Behind in a sentence

Corpus data

  • Displayed example sentences: 20
  • Discovered as a combination around: behind
  • Corpus frequency in the collocation scan: 14
  • Phrase length: 2 words
  • Average sentence length: 25.7 words

Words in this phrase

left behind

Meanings of words in this phrase

  • left can mean: Designating the side of the body toward the west when one is facing north; the side of the body on which the heart is located in most hum... Common word
  • behind can mean: At or to the back or far side of. Common word

Sentence profile

  • Phrase position: 1 start, 9 middle, 10 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Usage patterns

These patterns show short text windows around the phrase in the example sentences:

and infrastructure left behind and peppering 1× are being left behind 1× bag was left behind 1× cannot be left behind according to 1× exit and left behind their 15 1× had been left behind mr cooke 1× have been left behind 1× ii and left behind his wife 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

behind every spree 1× but others in 1× cllr beverly morgan 1× despite police finding 1× glass said bryant 1× hundreds of people 1×

Common sentence endings:

and booby traps 1× be left behind 1× been left behind 1× being left behind 1× complete the walk 1× for his service 1×

Context words

These words often appear near this phrase in the example sentences:

people 3× war 2× property 2× may 2× himself 2× cllr 2× must 2× group 2× bullet 2× stan 2× lee 2× standing 1×

Related phrases

left tackle left wing seconds left left arm left hand left leg left foot bottom left left guard falling behind

Phrases around this combination

Other phrases discovered around behind:

points behind 12× behind bars 6×

Just before it in the phrase index:

left arm left alone lee county led lights led lighting lebron james

Just after it in the phrase index:

left corner left foot left guard left hand left hip left knee

Other phrases with the same pattern

Same start:

left tackle left wing left arm left hand left leg left foot

Same ending:

falling behind points behind leaves behind hide behind

Corpus analysis

  • The phrase "left behind" has 2 words and usually appears near the end in these examples. The average sentence has 25.7 words and is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around this phrase, patterns and context words such as and infrastructure left behind and peppering, are being left behind, people, war and property stand out.
  • In the phrase index, this combination connects with left tackle, left wing, seconds left, points behind and behind bars, linking the page to nearby combinations.

Example types with left behind

This selection groups the examples by length and sentence type, making usage of the full phrase easier to scan:

Short example sentences

Many other people were similarly left irritated at the way the bag was left behind. (15 words)

Behind every spree of violence are countless more family members, friends, and loved ones left behind. (16 words)

No stone must be left unturned, and no community, group, or individual must be left behind. (16 words)

Longer example sentences

Taking a cue from the army’s motto in times of war “no soldier will be left behind,” Michel assured me that no walker will be left behind and there will be people waiting for them no matter what time they complete the walk. (44 words)

But others in the Legislature, and in the governor's race, said Colyer will face a mountain of issues this session left behind by the Brownback administration, and he may find it difficult to distance himself from the policies that lie behind them. (43 words)

The reality is that Stan Lee himself left specific instructions, including legal declarations, specifying that JC Lee is not to have any control, say, claim, right, or interest in or to the intellectual property that Stan left behind. (38 words)

Example sentences (20)

That’s why we’re standing up, because no Australian deserves to be left behind, and our communities are being left behind.

Taking a cue from the army’s motto in times of war “no soldier will be left behind,” Michel assured me that no walker will be left behind and there will be people waiting for them no matter what time they complete the walk.

They left behind, in Syria, Iraq, Egypt, Libya and other countries, property more valuable than what the Palestinians left behind, yet were never offered compensation.

Behind every spree of violence are countless more family members, friends, and loved ones left behind.

But others in the Legislature, and in the governor's race, said Colyer will face a mountain of issues this session left behind by the Brownback administration, and he may find it difficult to distance himself from the policies that lie behind them.

Watson (2007), p. 43 Rommel conducted a text-book retreat, destroying all equipment and infrastructure left behind and peppering the land behind him with mines and booby traps.

Cllr Beverly Morgan paid tribute to Cllr Preston at the end of her term as mayor, praising her for ensuring 'no one was left out or left behind'.

Hundreds of people are said to have left the hospital on foot, but patients who were unable to do so were left behind.

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No stone must be left unturned, and no community, group, or individual must be left behind.

Please teach your kids not to touch things left in a public bathroom, park, etc., that may have been left behind.

Glass said Bryant and James left with Wyman and Willow through an emergency exit and left behind their 15-month-old child.

Luckily, the bullet missed and Gayna left the marriage shortly after, with only a bullet hole in their kitchen left behind.

Many other people were similarly left irritated at the way the bag was left behind.

The flight left after a 90 minute delay with all the passengers onboard unaware their bags had been left behind, Mr Cooke claimed.

When it comes to how these women have left an impact, the word “team” cannot be left behind, according to Gianna Gerdes, an all-around senior from Delaware, Ohio.

Despite police finding 23 weapons in Paddock’s room after the shooting, he left no note to explain the chaotic mess he left behind.

It's been six years since Oh left the show, but the legacy that she left behind in this hit ABC medical drama will be one for the ages.

The reality is that Stan Lee himself left specific instructions, including legal declarations, specifying that JC Lee is not to have any control, say, claim, right, or interest in or to the intellectual property that Stan left behind.

Verd served in World War II and left behind his wife and a baby when he left for his service.

We will strive to strengthen our unity and inclusiveness so that no section or group will feel left behind or left out”, he told jubilant supporters.

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