as in to die
to stop living
he didn't pop off until the ripe old age of 102
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Recent Examples of pop off
The pop-off tags measure depth and ocean temperatures and store the data until the tag pops off after a certain amount of time, floats to the surface and transmits its data to satellites.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN, 6 Sep. 2024
Colorado Springs continues to pop off with new places to eat, drink, shop and play.
—Axios Denver, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
Olives pop off willingly, but pruning requires actual weapons, like chainsaws.
—Avery Keatley, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2024
But when the super hot plasma that's held inside these reactors bumps into walls lined in tungsten, some of the metal's atoms pop off and join the plasma.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024
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Ashley Strickland, CNN, 6 Sep. 2024
Colorado Springs continues to pop off with new places to eat, drink, shop and play.
—Axios Denver, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
Olives pop off willingly, but pruning requires actual weapons, like chainsaws.
—Avery Keatley, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2024
But when the super hot plasma that's held inside these reactors bumps into walls lined in tungsten, some of the metal's atoms pop off and join the plasma.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024
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The warning came after the US State Department confirmed to CNN that an American citizen had died in Vang Vieng.Lilit Marcus, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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The dog died and was later transferred to a facility for examination.Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
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After getting shut out by the Wild on Wednesday, the Sabres needed two goals late in the third period to force overtime against the Canucks before falling 4-3.Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
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Key Background One in three Americans have fallen for a scam during the holiday season, according to security software firm McAfee’s 2024 Global Holiday Shopping Scams Study, with 58% of victims having lost money to those scams.Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Voters will also choose who will take the 18th Congressional District seat previously held by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democrat, who passed away in July.ABC NEWS, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Jones passed away at home in Bel Air, California, his publicist told Variety and other outlets on Sunday, November 3.Justin Curto, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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That’s how many people safety experts fear will perish in traffic crashes this Thanksgiving weekend nationwide.Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
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Children as young as 1 found dead The CBP data showed that the majority of those dying along the border were adults age between 21 and 45, but the graph above shows the vast spectrum of ages of those perishing.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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Anyone looking for a dual solution could do worse than check out what is happening at one of German capital Berlin’s most famous, and previously unloved locations.Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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So, check out some of our favorite items from The Home Depot’s Black Friday sale rounded up below.Michelle Mastro, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
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While the Princess of Wales typically steps out for the glam event, she is not expected to fully resume royal duties anytime soon.Janine Henni, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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This indulgent addition to your bathroom routine turns stepping out of the shower into a moment of cozy bliss.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Pop off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pop%20off. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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