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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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Mathurin was terrific in the fourth quarter and changed the makeup of the game with his ability to get off shots and pump energy into an otherwise flat Pacers offense.
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Tony East, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
The event, hosted by the Free & Equal Election Foundation, got off to a rocky start with a series of unfortunate technical difficulties.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Prepare to get off track under today’s Gemini moon.
—USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
Some have argued that the airline will never get off the ground.
—Jonathan Soroff, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2024
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Tony East, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
The event, hosted by the Free & Equal Election Foundation, got off to a rocky start with a series of unfortunate technical difficulties.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Prepare to get off track under today’s Gemini moon.
—USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
Some have argued that the airline will never get off the ground.
—Jonathan Soroff, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2024
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Had Erik Ten Hag departed with a feeling of vindication after Manchester United's shock 2-1 win against bitter rivals Manchester City in May's FA Cup final, both sides could have parted ways with heads held high.Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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The trip will depart Miami for Seattle on April 23, 2026.Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024
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Officers then began surveillance on Kelly, McCoy said during a Wednesday news conference.Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024
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The flu season typically begins in the fall, typically in October, according to the Cleveland Clinic.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2024
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This is music that isn’t about moving beyond grief, but living in it as truthfully as anyone can expect from one human being.Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024
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As the world moves toward a hyper-connected blend of IT and OT, securing these vital systems will be paramount to safeguarding critical infrastructure, human safety and societal well-being.Robert McNutt, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Those steering committees could start operating as early as this winter, Morris said — though that's just a recommendation.Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
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That’s an ongoing project — but it’s shown enough progress that Darrell was ready to start making his case with an investor meeting at the heart of capitalism: the New York Stock Exchange.Evan Clark, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024
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The officers tailing the Ford Focus watched as the driver waited at the parking lot of several banks before exiting the vehicle and entering the bank and then rushing back to the car and fleeing.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
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For the December quarter, Apple expects services revenue to grow at a rate similar to fiscal ’24, said Maestri, who is exiting the CFO role at the end of the year.Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
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So much so that the latest results from the week commencing Oct. 7 show a whopping 72% share of mentions for Trump on MSNBC and 61% on CNN.Alena Botros, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
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But if Apple is seeking to keep that event Mac-only, then the date that the iPad mini is unveiled could be as soon as next week, that is, week commencing Monday, Oct. 14.David Phelan, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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In 2024 Inconsistent Service Delivery Another challenge with MSPs is getting consistent service delivery.Peter Karlson, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more.EW.com, EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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By the end of the session, the stock had tumbled 22%, marking the biggest single-day plunge since Trump Media went public in March.BYJason Ma, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
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Most went dormant in August and September, then the rain from the remnants of Hurricane Helene made their way up here.Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20off. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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