1
as in to stop
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
we usually leave off working as soon as the bell rings
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2
as in to end
to come to an end
the snow should leave off around midnight
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Recent Examples of leave off
In 2025, Carson Beck picked up where Ward left off and led the Hurricanes on a magical College Football Playoff run that ended with a loss in the national championship game to Indiana.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Hz continues where that 2024 album left off, heavy on deep and emotional sub frequencies.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026
The Democrats left off the list are former Attorney General Xavier Becerra, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and former State Controller Betty Yee.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Both are simple blood tests that are often left off standard panels unless specifically requested.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Hz continues where that 2024 album left off, heavy on deep and emotional sub frequencies.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026
The Democrats left off the list are former Attorney General Xavier Becerra, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and former State Controller Betty Yee.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Both are simple blood tests that are often left off standard panels unless specifically requested.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leave off
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Such comments did little to stop the speculation, despite his contract at Atletico running to 2030 and containing a €500million (£436m; $577m) release clause.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Lee’s Summit school board election Voters will see seven names on their ballot for three spots on the Lee’s Summit school board, though one candidate, Christopher Thornton, did withdraw from the race after the deadline and stopped actively running.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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When remediation ends too soon, contamination often rebounds, according to DERM officials.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season and is then referred to as a 'killing frost'.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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In 1903, a vicious winter storm reduced most of the piers to splinters, and by 1906 offshore oil production at Summerland had all but ceased.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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In July 2025, ENR effectively ceased to exist, with media outlets reporting the remnants of the bureau would be folded into the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs (EEB).—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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This contract expires at the end of 2026.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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At the beginning of March, NIPSCO announced several measures that expired March 31, including waived late and reconnect fees, paused service disconnections for nonpayment and reduced reconnect deposits for gas customers, according to Post-Tribune archives.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Then funding halted as the state had to prioritize worse leaks.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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While flows remain all but halted, the market is still acutely short of supply and despite a drop in futures prices, real world barrels continue to be scarce.—
Alex Longley,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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At the time, Harold's autopsy concluded his death was caused by multiple, serious cardiac issues including pericarditis, an inflammation of the sac around the heart.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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With roster movement already underway and a top-25 recruiting class incoming, the season that just concluded serves as a foundation rather than a finished product.—
Aaron Segal,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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At the Greeley plant, union officials said the company tried to intimidate workers to quit the union in one-on-one meetings, union general counsel Matt Shechter said.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Still, cuts to the airport security agency would come at a critical time for air travel with rising concerns about air safety after more than 500 TSA officers quit in recent weeks and amid a longstanding shortage of air traffic controllers.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Smith wound up with 23 points and nine rebounds while Sengun added 24 points and Thompson 18 and seven assists.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The deep sea may wind up full of these prosthetic habitats—ecosystems that function in some ways, but that remain diminished and hollow compared to their natural state.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Leave off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leave%20off. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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