How to Use leash in a Sentence

leash

noun
  • Dogs must be kept on a leash while in the park.
  • The dog saw a cat and was straining at its leash trying to get at it.
  • At the end of the leash is Fox, in lingerie and fishnets.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2022
  • The man holding the leash was large and bald and wearing a tank top.
    Mark Healy, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2024
  • The video shows a man dragging a dog down the hallway on a leash.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Mona shook her leash and fled, but one of the gunmen caught up to her.
    Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2021
  • Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times and have their waste picked-up.
    Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 18 May 2024
  • Eileen loves to go on long walks and is well-behaved on a leash.
    The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Daisy is house-trained, walks great on a leash, and loves a good nap in her dog bed.
    The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 14 Jan. 2023
  • Keeping your dog on a leash at the park or while walking on the street.
    Dallas News, 2 Nov. 2022
  • The bells of a nearby church rang out, and a beagle on a long red leash pushed past the dancers.
    Lizzie Johnson, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2023
  • But Besson wants off the leash and his instincts lead him astray.
    Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
  • This leather bag clips on their leash and can fit a roll of waste bags, cards, and keys.
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Dec. 2022
  • And yes, there is a trolley sleeve — and even a key leash in the front pocket.
    Grace Smith, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024
  • Dogs are welcome on this trail, but must be on a leash.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022
  • One of the perennial gripes for some hikers is off-leash dogs on the trail.
    James Gaines, Discover Magazine, 19 Jan. 2023
  • Moose have been known to go out of their way to kick at a dog, even one on a leash or in a fenced yard.
    Vonnai Phair, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Jobu, in my opinion, has one of the best film entrances, with the Elvis outfit and the pig on a leash.
    Ew Staff, EW.com, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Keep pets on a leash/small children away from the water’s edge.
    Samantha Neely, USA TODAY, 25 May 2023
  • One of the most exciting things about Maisey is that she is trained to walk on a leash.
    The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 2 Feb. 2024
  • If hiking with a dog, be sure to keep them on a leash and be cognizant of moose in the area.
    Dawn Wilson, The Denver Post, 23 July 2024
  • Pawl Ruff walks well on a leash, is potty-trained and does great at bath time.
    Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 19 Feb. 2023
  • All animals that come to be blessed must be on a leash or in a crate.
    Carol Kovach, cleveland, 4 Oct. 2022
  • The person then grabbed the dog’s leash and attempted to take it, the report said.
    Olivia Diaz, Washington Post, 6 July 2023
  • The man said the dog was on a leash and the owner continued walking away.
    Staff, Chicago Tribune, 30 Sep. 2022
  • It's also equipped with a key leash and a luggage strap.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2023
  • As Geary walked him down the path, the dog at first pulled on the leash, trying to return to his owner.
    Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2022
  • Nemo tugged on his leash, but the Professor did not move.
    Ling Ma, The Atlantic, 16 May 2022
  • Abreu gripped the leash tightly and pulled back, trying to keep Blu under control.
    Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
  • In addition to a padded laptop pocket, the interior is embedded with two card pockets, two pen loops, four open pockets, and a key leash.
    Neha Tandon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024

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