Which preposition to use with leavings

of Occurrences 40%

Not only to the thousands who were going, to those who stayed behind there was something in the leaving of the last boatsomething that knocked upon the heart.

for Occurrences 4%

Martindale told him there would be an express leaving for Selby very shortly, and there would be a connection there for a Great Northern express to King's Cross.

by Occurrences 2%

Choti gave the key-note to our mutual regrets at my leaving by quoting the letter in Tahitian written by Ori-a-Ori to Rui at Honolulu long ago: I make you to know my great affection.

like Occurrences 2%

Didn't you know what Katie must suffer in your leaving like that?" "I left so she wouldn't have to suffer.

from Occurrences 2%

It is a kind of murky drain, which, flowing between, catches the refuse from Fifth Avenue and the leavings from Broadway.

than Occurrences 1%

I have more faith in my uncle's leavings than in my Father's generosity!

at Occurrences 1%

Add to that the other fact of his leaving at night.

in Occurrences 1%

The Superintendent of Studies was standing in front of him and saying: "Monsieur Servien, will you see about punishing that boy Laboriette, who is emptying his leavings in his neighbour's pocket?" XXIII The Superintendent, with his large, flat face and the sly ways of a peasant turned monk, was a constant thorn in Jean's side.

on Occurrences 1%

I shall not eat the leavings on any dish, nor shall I wash anybody's feet, nor shall I have to speak with other men.

as Occurrences 1%

I made up my mind to leave it, but was willing to make the leaving as little obtrusive as possible.

Which preposition to use with  leavings