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as in to depart
to leave a place often for another
told him to get off for home before it got dark
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as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
breakfast helps you get off to a good start in the morning
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As Republican support firms up behind President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to pardon protesters charged and convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol affair, resentment is growing that liberal Black Lives Matter rioters got off easier for their 2020 violence.
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Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Dec. 2024
The live-action introduction to the new DC Universe got off to a massive start, according to James Gunn.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Unlike in 2016, when Angela Merkel, then chancellor, got off to a chilly start with Mr. Trump on trade and military spending, Mr. Merz’s right-leaning Christian Democratic Union has tried to reach out to people in Mr. Trump’s orbit.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2024
The team got off to a rough start, leading to offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, offensive line coach James Cregg, and quarterbacks coach Rich Scangarello being let go early on this season.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Dec. 2024
The live-action introduction to the new DC Universe got off to a massive start, according to James Gunn.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Unlike in 2016, when Angela Merkel, then chancellor, got off to a chilly start with Mr. Trump on trade and military spending, Mr. Merz’s right-leaning Christian Democratic Union has tried to reach out to people in Mr. Trump’s orbit.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2024
The team got off to a rough start, leading to offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, offensive line coach James Cregg, and quarterbacks coach Rich Scangarello being let go early on this season.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Against this scenario, Boeing must also cope with the loss of senior engineering talent critical to the creation of a new airplane, many of whom are departing due to layoffs or greener pastures in other parts of aerospace, such as space or electric air vehicles.Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Potential arrivals are contingent on fringe players departing.Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Daniels began earning trust from Kingsbury in rookie mini-camp.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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And, of course, as with any social media stunt, there is the question of where reality ends and the embellishment begins.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2024
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Zack Minasian has been moved up as his general manger–Zack’s older brother Perry is the GM of the Los Angeles Angels.Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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The team conceded two goals in the first five minutes of the game, leading to an early timeout for Craig Berube, but the wake-up call didn’t move the needle much.Nick Ashbourne, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Still, Denver is a formidable team and will be around once the playoffs start.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Ward, who was 12-of-19 for 190 yards, did not return in the second half as Miami went with sophomore Emory Williams to start the third quarter.Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
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There needs to be balance and some states should exit the program.David Shepardson, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Clients may lose faith in your ability to protect more than just their data and may decide to exit.Steve Gickling, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Johnson scored Trump’s endorsement days ahead of the new Congress commencing on Friday and a key vote to rename him speaker of the House with a razor-thin majority.Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Jan. 2025
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The celebration couldn’t officially commence until quarterback Sam Darnold finished up a postgame interview with Fox analyst Tom Brady on the television broadcast.Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 31 Dec. 2024
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Elko’s not the type to get excited about early October standings.David Whitley, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Students can get Hulu with ads for $1.99 a month, and Hulu with no ads costs $17.99 a month.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The cases, brought by 60 men and 60 women, span incidents going as far back as 1991.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Extra funding means nothing when the IRS is used to go after political opponents and perceived undesirables.William Henck, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20off. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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