leave survivors

Frequency: 6.99.9 per million words

Often used in the negative, e.g., 'the crash left no survivors'.

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Examples (10)

  • The plane crash tragically left no survivors.
  • Despite the harsh conditions, the expedition managed to leave several survivors.
  • The shipwreck was so severe that it left few survivors.
  • Emergency services worked tirelessly, but the disaster left no survivors.
  • The hope was that the rescue team would leave survivors behind.
  • Unfortunately, the fire left no survivors to tell the tale.
  • The powerful storm left no survivors in its wake.
  • Scientists are studying how the ecosystem managed to leave survivors after the volcanic eruption.
  • The initial reports indicated that the building collapse left no survivors.
  • The explorers were determined to leave survivors from their dangerous journey.