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Term: their leaving us

Description:

"Their leaving us" refers to a situation where someone or a group departs or goes away from the speaker or a specific location. It signifies the action of people who were previously present but have decided to depart, resulting in their absence.

Possible Part of Speech:

• Noun Phrase
• Verbal Phrase

Senses/Usages:

1. Noun Phrase: The physical act of someone or a group going away from the speaker or a specific location. It could imply an emotional impact due to their absence.

Example: The feeling of emptiness overwhelmed them after their leaving us.

2. Verbal Phrase: Refers to someone or a group departing and is used to describe the act itself or to express personal feelings towards their departure.

Example 1: I couldn't believe their leaving us without saying goodbye.

Example 2: Despite our pleas, John and Jane insisted on their leaving us to pursue their dreams.

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