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as in happening
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 succeeding
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 coming off
If Pochettino has some other options, including using Brendan Aaronson, who might be better suited coming off the bench in a World Cup, Gio Reyna, who scored off the bench in the 4-1 win over Paraguay in the Group D opener, or Alex Zendejas.
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Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The 18-year-old Barcelona sensation played his longest stretch of the tournament before coming off in the 85th minute, moments after Austria defender David Alaba deflected Yamal’s hard shot off the goal line.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
For a 29-year-old franchise pillar coming off his best season?
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Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
2 July 2026
The assumption was that Vegas jumped the line to snag Czata, an 18-year-old coming off an impressive showing for Canada at the world junior tournament.
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Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
The Padres are coming off a win over the Cardinals; Randy Vásquez is their starter.
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Cal Phillips
june 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
Though both teams are coming off wins, each tweaked its starting 11 from those openers, with Mexico changing three starters.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Mexico was coming off a comfortable 2-0 victory over South Africa, while the South Koreans had defeated the Czech Republic 2-1, marking their first World Cup opening-match win since 2010.
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Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Swiss captain Granit Xhaka was critical of Manzambi’s 25 minutes coming off the bench in Switzerland’s World Cup opener, a 1-1 draw with Qatar.
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Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
19 June 2026
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The 18-year-old Barcelona sensation played his longest stretch of the tournament before coming off in the 85th minute, moments after Austria defender David Alaba deflected Yamal’s hard shot off the goal line.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
For a 29-year-old franchise pillar coming off his best season?
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Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
2 July 2026
The assumption was that Vegas jumped the line to snag Czata, an 18-year-old coming off an impressive showing for Canada at the world junior tournament.
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Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
The Padres are coming off a win over the Cardinals; Randy Vásquez is their starter.
—
Cal Phillips
june 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
Though both teams are coming off wins, each tweaked its starting 11 from those openers, with Mexico changing three starters.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Mexico was coming off a comfortable 2-0 victory over South Africa, while the South Koreans had defeated the Czech Republic 2-1, marking their first World Cup opening-match win since 2010.
—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Swiss captain Granit Xhaka was critical of Manzambi’s 25 minutes coming off the bench in Switzerland’s World Cup opener, a 1-1 draw with Qatar.
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Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming off
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The pace and rate of change in the workforce is happening at unprecedented levels.
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Volunteers with the nonprofit are trying to prevent Chicagoans from having to call 911, but the Chicago Fire Department says those calls are happening.
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Its language about seeking opportunity rather than security, taking calculated risks, building, falling, succeeding, and refusing to trade dignity for dependence captured, almost perfectly, how my father thought about America.
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Buc-ee's is succeeding in getting customers to stay in its stores longer, something Dolly's and Wally's are trying to emulate.
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With the conflict now seeming to be drawing toward a conclusion, oil prices have been coming down.
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At New York New Jersey Stadium (as MetLife Stadium is currently known), the rain was coming down steadily in the lead-up to kickoff.
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This can include not coming when called, digging under or going over a fence, or simply bolting.
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But rather than further ratchet up the stakes in the final minutes, the episode closes with Rosemary exhaustively — and rather hilariously — going over an extensive genealogical document for Tom and Patricia.
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But parents could make a lesson out of going on a trip to the bank, or with very young children, Tsuei recommends pretend play, such as acting out buying toys from a store.
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Even a loss likely wouldn’t prevent the Three Lions from going on as a third-place team.
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But gooey emotions are still not going to stop Navy vet Everett from going action-hero, as seen in the finale trailer.
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For instance, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been politically weakened by the Iran war’s major objectives going unfulfilled.
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The Canucks had a good thing going down the stretch, with a variety of players stepping up for their teammates and standing up for one another.
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Throughout this season, the Rangers have struggled with going down early and having to come from behind.
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Sorrell prepared for the opportunity by working out with Parsons this offseason in Dallas for roughly six weeks.
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Her feed is stuffed with photos of her biking, skiing, climbing, working out, often in outfits from Skinfit, from which her followers can get ten per cent off.
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