Leave
Leave verb - To cause to remain behind.
Timing
Timing noun - The regulation of occurrence, pace, or coordination to achieve a desired effect (as in music, theater, athletics, mechanics).
Both words in one sentence
- Synopsis: After Calvin breaks up with his girlfriend and decides to leave town, he finally sorts out his feelings for Susie; his timing is not great.
Source: Fanfic Recs / Calvin and Hobbes -
Knox finally sets up a meeting between Cyril and Gordon on the day the latter is due to leave, but the timing means that Cyril cannot attend Cedric's reunion.
Source: Western Animation / The Raccoons - And, of course, the infamous Infinite Combo, which can leave an enemy, with proper timing, in a constant state of recoil, allowing you to wail away as long as you keep the rhythm.
Source: A.I. Breaker
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