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 premiere picks up some time after where the first season left off, with Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) now a key player in Luthen Rael’s (Stellan Skarsgård) spy ring, carrying out missions to disrupt the Empire and lay the foundation for what will become the Rebel Alliance.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Clark was left off the list despite the fact that the publication named her its Athlete of the Year for 2024.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Azzopardi said the board informed Cuomo’s team about the errors last Friday, but wouldn’t confirm what specific pieces of info had been left off its submissions to the CFB.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
The festival confirmed the film’s addition in a statement to us this afternoon and explained why it was left off this morning’s list of announcements.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Clark was left off the list despite the fact that the publication named her its Athlete of the Year for 2024.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Azzopardi said the board informed Cuomo’s team about the errors last Friday, but wouldn’t confirm what specific pieces of info had been left off its submissions to the CFB.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
The festival confirmed the film’s addition in a statement to us this afternoon and explained why it was left off this morning’s list of announcements.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leave off
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Commentary: Is Trump's plan for tariff relief for automakers too late to stop global impact?—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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But this has not stopped him and his Administration from talking about a third.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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Major automakers want Congress to bar California's landmark plan to end the sale of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035 that has been adopted by 11 other states, warning the rules could begin impacting vehicle shipments in a few months.—
David Shepardson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The three-time Pro Bowler’s placement on this list is operating under the assumption that Andrews is content remaining with the Ravens and hasn’t become disenchanted with all of the trade speculation and criticism he’s gotten for how Baltimore’s 2024 season ended.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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That shouldn’t be a surprise because the Packers would rather cease to exist as a franchise than draft an offensive lineman who can’t play at least three.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Without these little guys and their fellow pollinators, our gardens would be devoid of fruit, our flowers would not spread, and many species that rely on them would cease to exist.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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England international Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to leave under freedom of contract once his deal expires in the summer, but Liverpool will have the opportunity to strengthen the weaker areas of their squad while maintaining stability and already having title-winning foundations in place.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Zhao was on a student visa in Australia, which expired in April 2020, according to reports.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Trump's executive order, which cited Perkins Coie's former representation of Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign, sought to strip security clearances from the firm's lawyers, virtually halting any dealings with the federal government and restricting its attorneys from accessing most federal buildings.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
3 May 2025
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High costs halted Trump’s push for a parade in his first term, and the tanks and other heavy vehicles that are part of the Army’s latest plans have raised concerns from city officials about damage to roads.—
Lolita C. Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Their domestic intelligence agency concluded an investigation into a far-right political party known as AFD.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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The episode concluded with Ellie and Dina (Isabela Merced) leaving Jackson, Wyoming, and heading to Seattle against town orders.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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In March 2025, 3.3 million Americans voluntarily quit their jobs.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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But still the Kings would not quit, with Spence scoring two minutes before the second intermission to keep the score close.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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The Panthers are now the first South Florida team, and most likely will wind up as the only one, with multiple alumni picked in the 2025 Draft.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2025
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But now, with a nice bit of positive momentum heading into the opening salvo of summer from Marvel with Thunderbolts*, and with some heavy-hitters waiting to take flight in coming weeks and months, spring’s Sinner sanctuary could also wind up helping summer’s salvation.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Leave off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leave%20off. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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