Delete
Delete verb - To show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it.
Leave alone and delete are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Leave alone" instead a verb "Delete".
Leave alone
Leave alone verb - Leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking.
Delete and leave alone are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delete" instead a verb "Leave alone".
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