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leave them as they are vs leave them as is

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They have the same meaning, but 'leave them as they are' is a more formal than 'leave them as is'.
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leave them as they are

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase means to keep things in their current state without making any changes.

Examples:

  • I prefer to leave things as they are rather than trying to fix them.
  • Please leave the settings as they are; they are perfect for now.
  • Please, let us leave them as they are.
  • Until there's something they really need to know, can't we leave them as they are?
  • Leave them on the kitchen counter when you leave.
  • They would never leave. I could never leave them.
  • No, leave them in pots.
  • I think we should leave them be.
  • Leave them alone, Mr. Creel.
  • I'm just telling you why I can't leave them.
  • Leave them there, start your rounds.
  • We can't leave them vulnerable to another rock monster attack.
  • You have to leave them behind.
  • Let's leave them out for now, yes.
  • I think we should leave them alone to heal.
  • So she did leave them to the gallery.
  • I could just turn my back and leave them here.
  • Leave them something instead of heartache.
  • It's how they leave them for me.
  • He's setting a 15-minute time clock on people that leaves them motionless when it ends.
  • I won't leave them here.
  • Carl Carlson leaves them in the fridge.

Alternatives:

  • keep them as they are
  • maintain them as they are
  • leave them unchanged
  • keep them unchanged

leave them as is

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase also means to keep things in their current state without making any changes.

Examples:

  • I think we should just leave the instructions as is; they are clear enough.
  • The report is fine as is; no need to make any modifications.
  • Leave them on the kitchen counter when you leave.
  • They would never leave. I could never leave them.
  • No, leave them in pots.
  • I think we should leave them be.
  • Leave them alone, Mr. Creel.
  • I'm just telling you why I can't leave them.
  • Leave them there, start your rounds.
  • We can't leave them vulnerable to another rock monster attack.
  • You have to leave them behind.
  • Let's leave them out for now, yes.
  • I think we should leave them alone to heal.
  • So she did leave them to the gallery.
  • I could just turn my back and leave them here.
  • Leave them something instead of heartache.
  • It's how they leave them for me.
  • He's setting a 15-minute time clock on people that leaves them motionless when it ends.
  • I won't leave them here.
  • Carl Carlson leaves them in the fridge.
  • You leave them and you're leaving me.
  • Thanks for not making me leave them.

Alternatives:

  • keep them as is
  • maintain them as is
  • leave them unchanged
  • keep them unchanged

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