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bequeaths

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present tense third-person singular of bequeath

as in leaves

to give by means of a will having no heir, he bequeathed his house to his local church

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leaves

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Addam and Seasmoke escort Syrax, which leaves Caraxes and Daemon to finish off Sheepstealer.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
One leaves abruptly, her designer purse slamming against a bystander.

— Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2026

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