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Discover LudwigThe phrase "left holding" is a grammatically correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It is typically used to refer to a situation where someone is left with a responsibility or burden, often due to someone else's actions or decisions. It can also be used to describe feeling abandoned or forgotten in a situation. Example: "After the company went bankrupt, the CEO was left holding all of the debts and liabilities." "Tony was left holding the bag when his friends ditched him at the party." "The student was left holding the project deadline when her partner fell ill."
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And who was left holding the bag?
"We will be left holding the pictures".
"JPMorgan was left holding the bag".
Jones was left holding nothing.
Who was left holding the bag?
Doctors were left holding a mixed bag.
Policyholders should not be left holding this bag.
"The Penn State coaches were really left holding the bag".
Maybe the Angolans, left holding the fort, will remove him.
Bond investors will be left holding the baby.
Yepez was left holding only the pot's rims.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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