1.   Despite his passion for Carolyn, Mark never seriously considered leaving his wife for her.

2.   It caused quite a scandal when he left his wife.

3.   Larry made some vague promises to leave his wife.

4.   Many men are afflicted with guilt and remorse at leaving their wives.

5.   Since he left his wife Rick has only had indirect contact with his children.

6.   He leaves a wife, Margaret.

7.   He leaves a wife, Kerry, with whom he would have celebrated his second wedding anniversary this month.

8.   He leaves a wife, Mrs Beatrice Lear.

9.   Every Saturday morning, while I was setting up the barrow, Mr Salmon used to disappear off to the Whitechapel synagogue leaving his wife to run the shop.