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The phrase "by leaving" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is often used as an adverbial phrase to indicate the manner in which an action is performed. It can also indicate the reason for an action. Example: By leaving early, I was able to avoid the rush hour traffic. In this sentence, "by leaving early" indicates the specific action (leaving) that allowed the speaker to avoid traffic. Example: She angered her boss by leaving without notice. In this sentence, "by leaving without notice" indicates the reason for the boss's anger.
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Powerboats and Jet Skis roared by, leaving bumpy wakes.
Moths flitted by, leaving momentary white streaks.
Many avoided service by leaving town.
This, we increasingly do by leaving.
Dwight Eisenhower helped the country's position in the world by leaving Korea; Richard Nixon by leaving Vietnam; President Obama by leaving Iraq.
He might start by leaving the ball whenever he can.
"The Talk" makes a generational statement by leaving conflict out.
"You're not making anything by leaving money in the bank.
But you don't win a fight by leaving the ring.
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By leaving Turner, she also announced her own liberation.
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