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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Pawl Ruff walks well on a leash, is potty-trained and does great at bath time.
    Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 19 Feb. 2023
  • The person then grabbed the dog’s leash and attempted to take it, the report said.
    Olivia Diaz, Washington Post, 6 July 2023
  • It's also equipped with a key leash and a luggage strap.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2023
  • They were also required to be on a leash that’s no more than 6 feet in length.
    Myah Taylor, Dallas News, 18 July 2023
  • Some people put their fuzzy felines on a leash and go for a walk.
    Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 7 Jan. 2023
  • With nose wipes, a glove leash, and Rubbertec palms for grip, these gloves are a great choice for all-day wear.
    Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Note that dogs are not allowed on trails in the park and must be kept on a leash in campgrounds and on park roads.
    Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2024
  • These are the people trying to keep their House colleagues on a tight leash.
    Robert Schlesinger, The New Republic, 13 July 2023
  • Each one also comes with a charm bracelet that can double as a pet leash.
    Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 24 Oct. 2022
  • Pets in the park are only allowed on certain trails, and must be on a six-foot leash.
    Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2024
  • Dee Dee used handcuffs and a dog leash to bind her daughter to the bed, Gypsy says.
    Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 Jan. 2024
  • With an off day Thursday, the Reds kept Cessa on a short leash during his start.
    Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 3 May 2023
  • With two games in the next three days, Lauko should earn himself a longer leash in Montgomery’s lineup.
    Conor Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Pets must be on a leash in public places and cannot be left unattended.
    Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 29 Mar. 2023

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