fire off
verb
fired off; firing off; fires off
: to write and send usually in haste or anger
fired off a memo
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According to one of the people, Bessent fired off points so rapidly, her note-taking aide struggled to keep up.
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Toru Fujioka, Bloomberg, 11 May 2026
Trump and Newsom had a spat last year as the very same trans athlete for Jurupa Valley advanced to the state finals, as the president fired off a Truth Social post ordering the state to prevent the athlete from competing.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The Wolves fired off quick shots offensively and struggled to run back on defense.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Complete with a neat writing desk overlooking the dense flora, there is no better place to start or finish that long-gestating novel—or simply fire off a cheeky vacation email.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
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Toru Fujioka, Bloomberg, 11 May 2026
Trump and Newsom had a spat last year as the very same trans athlete for Jurupa Valley advanced to the state finals, as the president fired off a Truth Social post ordering the state to prevent the athlete from competing.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The Wolves fired off quick shots offensively and struggled to run back on defense.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Complete with a neat writing desk overlooking the dense flora, there is no better place to start or finish that long-gestating novel—or simply fire off a cheeky vacation email.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
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“Fire off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20off. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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