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as in to happen
to take place
couldn't believe that the wedding would actually come off—they've been "just dating" for years
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as in to succeed
to turn out as planned or desired
the attempted revival of the city's downtown never really came off, and even more stores eventually closed
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Recent Examples of come off
Here and across most of the album, Antonoff comes off like a crotchety war vet boxing at shadows.
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Walden Green, Pitchfork, 30 May 2026
When Kiké Hernandez came off the IL on Monday, Espinal became redundant as a right-handed utility man.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
The actress was coming off a guest spot on Martin and a small role in Wes Craven’s Vampire in Brooklyn (1995), alongside Eddie Murphy.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 May 2026
Figueiredo is coming off a decision loss to Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 324.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
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Walden Green, Pitchfork, 30 May 2026
When Kiké Hernandez came off the IL on Monday, Espinal became redundant as a right-handed utility man.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
The actress was coming off a guest spot on Martin and a small role in Wes Craven’s Vampire in Brooklyn (1995), alongside Eddie Murphy.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 May 2026
Figueiredo is coming off a decision loss to Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 324.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come off
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Today, the property is a best-case example of the magic that happens when old meets new.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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And unlike in-person voting, where verification happens upfront, mail-in ballots must be inspected and have signatures verified.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Craig, a fourth-term congresswoman who has succeeded in the competitive 2nd Congressional District by appealing to moderate voters, has outraised Flanagan and had a strong start in the Senate race in 2025.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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If Russian destabilization and disinformation initiatives succeed, global energy markets, already battered by the crisis at the Strait of Hormuz, will take another hit.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Today, there are nearly 100 million people descended from those immigrants, and a visit really brings their story to life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Then there is the activism at its most mush-brained.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Butlers here are called Aris Meehas, a historical Maldivian reference to someone assigned to serve royalty—thankfully, interactions are more easy-going than overly deferential.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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After more than five innings of the Bulldogs trailing Liberty by one, struggling to get anything going, the Georgia third baseman crushed a two-run home run to left field.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
1 June 2026
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That coming Fall of 2020, universal masking in schools and daycares was recommended by the CDC and widespread mandates were enacted at the state, district and county levels for children as young as two.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Just before sunset, the room of mirrors and gold comes alive in the light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Democrats have gone over the beam with embracing socialist candidates, socialist policies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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The Lithuanian government fears the Baltic states will be Russia’s logical next target because the Kremlin has gone over a cliff in transforming the country’s economy into a war machine.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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But one of the most consequential occurred when Black Americans decided to vote with their feet.—
Theodore R. Johnson,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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However, acts of violence, property destruction, or threats to public safety – none of which occurred here – remain serious concerns and will be prosecuted when supported by admissible evidence.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
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To receive the magazine, click here to subscribe.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
31 May 2026
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And that, apparently, was where everything clicked into place.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
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