right off

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Recent Examples of right off From here, the wheels fall right off for the Garvey girls, who have just about had it with the agonies and absurdities of all the deaths in their lives. Caroline Framke, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024 Brandon sets the stage for the series with this: The Sky Islands are a wholly unique and largely unheralded ecosystem that is itself endangered by rising temperatures that threaten to push pines, firs and the critters that live among them right off the mountaintops and into extinction. Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024 So the 22-year-old was quickly assigned to Iowa, joined the baby Wild in San Jose and was shellacked right off the hop to the tune of 12 goals allowed in five periods. Michael Russo, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024 Buy Now 24 of 26 'Duke, Actually' by Jenny Holiday If A Christmas Prince is still your favorite Netflix holiday film, then Duke, Actually will charm the fuzzy reindeer socks right off your feet. Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for right off 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for right off
Adverb
  • That photographer also did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
    Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Lara's office didn't immediately respond Wednesday to a request for comment in the wake of the latest wildfires.
    Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • He was promptly stopped by Corey Anderson in his next fight and then lost a unanimous decision to Nikita Krylov.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Whelton says utilities can help alleviate people's exposure and health concerns by flushing the water systems promptly, testing the water repeatedly, and communicating problems and timelines with the public.
    Pien Huang, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • Other buffs were huge taking Storm from the worst hero to the best almost instantly.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Sanders was hired by the Buffs in December of 2022 to replace Karl Dorrell, who was fired midway through his third losing season, and instantly turned the perennial Pac-12 afterthought into a Rocky Mountain pilgrimage and national spectacle.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • Those losses would far exceed the $12.5 billion in insured damages from the 2018 Camp Fire, which until now was the costliest blaze in the nation’s history, according to data from Aon.
    Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
  • That might be hard to do given that Hollywood Boulevard has now been closed between La Brea Avenue and Crescent Heights Boulevard.
    Tom Tapp, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • In addition, having air humidifiers and purifiers can help circulate good quality air to minimize the risk of poor quality air that is directly breathed into the lungs.
    Omer Awan, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • However, policies such as import tariffs and mass deportation could negatively impact housing prices, as these factors directly affect labor and material costs—two major inputs in the housing industry.
    Robert Thorpe, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • That answer may not satisfy critics who want young major leaguers to shine right away, but Reese reasoned that league-wide interest in Yankees personnel is evidence that player development is doing something right.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Despite having just 25 games of NHL experience coming into the season, he’s been a very good defender right away, and he’s added 15 points in 36 games through Wednesday despite not getting any power-play time.
    Scott Powers, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • TikTok shut itself down for U.S. users shortly before midnight, right ahead of the ban’s Sunday start date, effectively preventing Americans from using its mobile app or website.
    Alison Durkee, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Signature Headband If Blair Waldorf is your fashion muse, the Coach Signature Headband is right up your style alley.
    Emily Weaver, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • In the monsoon-like conditions, the next snap bounced straight off of Milroe’s chest and popped up in the air for a turnover.
    Austin Meek, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Indeed, the mischievous golden retriever wasn't trying to cuddle Milo, but rather, trying to pull the sock straight off his foot instead.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024

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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20off. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.

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