1
as in to stop
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
we usually leave off working as soon as the bell rings
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2
as in to end
to come to an end
the snow should leave off around midnight
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Recent Examples of leave off
The last season left off with Rue owing kingpins a couple of g’s without resolving that major story line.
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Zoe Guy, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2025
These events represent a continuation not only of California’s internal conflicts over water but pick up where Trump left off during his first stint in the White House.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
And when someone is picked for that role, the new auditor may not end up picking up where Jones left off.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025
Houston apparently has the sixth most iconic skyline in the world — and Dallas was left off the list.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
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Zoe Guy, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2025
These events represent a continuation not only of California’s internal conflicts over water but pick up where Trump left off during his first stint in the White House.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
And when someone is picked for that role, the new auditor may not end up picking up where Jones left off.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025
Houston apparently has the sixth most iconic skyline in the world — and Dallas was left off the list.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leave off
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Outside of suicide, the only way for a terminally ill person in Ohio to hasten their own death is to refuse life-prolonging treatments or to stop eating and drinking.—
Tim Botos,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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The move to stop what would have been the world’s biggest I.P.O. was a key development in a multiyear government crackdown on Chinese entrepreneurs.—
Alexandra Stevenson,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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The Eagles ended the regular season at 14-3, winning 12 of their final 13 games in the regular season on the way to the NFC East title.—
Brooks Kubena,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Trump's order suggests that the practice could end, and targets hospitals and universities that receive federal money and provide the care.—
MANUEL VALDES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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The return-to-work ordinance would require city executives to determine timelines to cease remote-work options for their employees.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Wednesday night, precipitation is expected to be both rain and snow but become all rain after 1 a.m. Snow is expected to cease heading into Thursday with rain instead predicted before 1 p.m.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2025
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With that focus on upcoming free agents, the Bills will look hard at their upcoming group of expiring contracts.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Trump’s arbitrary 75-day pause on the TikTok ban would expire April 5, 2025.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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But there is now growing pushback in the courts to Musk's moves with judges taking actions to delay and halt many of DOGE's efforts, including their access to key Treasury Department payment systems.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Feb. 2025
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The judge’s order, issued early Saturday, temporarily halts access to a sensitive payment system that distributes Americans’ tax returns, Social Security benefits, disability payments and federal employees’ salaries.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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Simultaneously, New York Fashion Week concluded with the Sergio Hudson Fall/Winter 2025 Fashion Show, where Keke Palmer turned heads in a cream ensemble, embodying leadership and authority.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
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The tour itself starts on April 19 in Minneapolis’ U.S. Bank Stadium and will conclude the North American run in Northwest Stadium in Washington, D.C. on June 18.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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White nurses were afraid of the disease, quit, and sought employment elsewhere rather than risk infection.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
8 Feb. 2025
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But after having the same tired argument over and over again with no improvements to show for it, Amy decided to call it quits with a text.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
7 Feb. 2025
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Kyle Shanahan, although perfectly capable of tweaking the offense to mask Rodgers’ deficiencies, also might wind up clashing with the headstrong quarterback.—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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And while Terry technically did not have a turnover on Monday night, some of his drives to nowhere wind up as the same sum total.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Leave off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leave%20off. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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