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Examples of leave off in a Sentence
we usually leave off working as soon as the bell rings
the snow should leave off around midnight
Recent Examples on the Web
The season 5 ender picked up right where the penultimate episode left off, with the cast bracing for impact as a massive asteroid barrelled towards Austin, Texas.
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Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Loading your audio article Can the Philadelphia Eagles pick up where the 49ers left off?
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Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
The best hair powders for thin hair, fine hair, and everything in between can step in where nature (or aging or a skipped wash day) left off.
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 27 Jan. 2025
Center Lynn Kidd, who had been a regular starter, was left off the game roster, per coach’s decision.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of leave off was
in the 14th century
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“Leave off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20off. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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