leaving of the vs leaving from the

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Leaving of the' is used when referring to the act of departing or moving away from a place, while 'leaving from the' is used when specifying the starting point of the departure.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

leaving of the

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the act of departing or moving away from a place.

This phrase is used to indicate the act of leaving or departing from a place. It is often followed by a location or a specific situation.

Examples:

The leaving of the train was delayed due to technical issues.
I witnessed the leaving of the guests after the party.
The leaving of the soldiers marked the end of the battle.
She couldn't bear the leaving of her best friend.
The leaving of the ship was a grand event.

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(c) the entry of a vessel or aircraft in the statistical territory of the Community or the leaving of the statistical territory of the Community because of operations with a view to or following processing under contract.
the entry of a vessel or aircraft in the statistical territory of the Community or the leaving of the statistical territory of the Community because of operations with a view to or following processing under contract.
the permanent or temporary leaving of the customs territory of the Community of GMOs meeting the conditions of Article 23 (2) of the Treaty;
(a) the permanent or temporary leaving of the customs territory of the Community of GMOs meeting the conditions of Article 23(2) of the Treaty;
the permanent or temporary leaving of the customs territory of the Community of products meeting the conditions of Article 23(2) of the Treaty,
the permanent or temporary leaving of the customs territory of the Community of GMOs meeting the conditions of Article 23(2) of the Treaty;
Is concerned about the high level of early school leaving of the migrant children and believes that efforts shall be made to ensure the completion of the courses by the migrant children;
Is concerned about the high level of early school leaving of the migrant children and believes that efforts shall be made to ensure the completion of the courses by the migrant children;
(a) the entry of a spacecraft into the statistical territory of the Community or the leaving of the statistical territory of the Community because of operations with a view to, or following, processing under contract;
the entry of a spacecraft into the statistical territory of the Community or the leaving of the statistical territory of the Community because of operations with a view to, or following, processing under contract;
Surveillance reports people leaving the rear of the compound.
The leaving of faith, the denying of religion... denying of morality.
Cams picked up a silver Escalade leaving the scene of the drive-by.
Leaving the protection of the field right now is suicidal.
Your car was seen leaving the scene of the crime.
...leaving the rest of the building untouched.
Two motorcycles were seen leaving the area of the Tuttle murder.
Please check very carefully where you are leaving the level of the Treaty here.
After considerable thought, we cannot support the second part of that amendment because it could have the effect of leaving some of the coral unprotected.
Your choice of leaving the skull open is intriguing.

Alternatives:

departure from the
exit from the
moving away from the
going from the
parting from the

leaving from the

This phrase is correct and commonly used when specifying the starting point of the departure.

This phrase is used to indicate the starting point of the departure or the place from which someone or something is leaving.