as in winding up
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1
as in ending
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 stopping
to come to an end
the snow should leave off around midnight
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Verb
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Announced Tuesday, the Mavericks and Kidd mutually agreed to part ways, ending a coaching tenure that began in 2021 and concluded with an even 205-205 regular-season record.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026 -
Cuffe redshirted during the Jayhawks’ 2022 national championship season and then played in just two games for head coach Bill Self before suffering a season-ending injury in 2022-23.—
Gary Bedore
May 18,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Those unable to swim two lengths of the pool without stopping should have a parent remain close enough to reach them.—
Laura Berrios,
AJC.com,
19 May 2026
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The storm never fully fired, and Lisius and George eventually made their way back to Arlington, stopping for tacos along the way.—
Emily Holshouser
May 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Garden centers aren't giving a refund for a dying or dead plant but rather a discount on a new purchase.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
17 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Key indicators include clients engaging more with competitors, ceasing to credit your work in their successes, and offering delayed or forced responses to communications.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The Pennsylvania Democrat is unbowed by the intraparty criticism of his votes against ceasing the war — a position that last week proved decisive.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
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Nishant Pant has a STZ bull call spread expiring on June 12.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Wind and solar power have intermittency issues and their federal tax credits are expiring.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Pittman and Bernard profile as good separators too, which should suit Rodgers' tendency to rely on the quick passing game to move the chains.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Regardless of whether the topic is something small — a story from work, a passing thought, a joke — or something dire to the health of your relationship, the same principle should always apply.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The order sent the case back to the original court, but with direction to issue an injunction preventing the hospital from halting gender-affirming care.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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In yesterday’s response by the EEO Leaders, the former government officials said that halting workforce data collection will undermine the EEOC’s ability to address discriminatory hiring and promotion practices.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Federal judges allowed all five to resume construction, essentially concluding that the government didn’t show that the national security risk was so imminent that construction must halt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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The trek kicks off in September in Detroit before concluding in Atlanta.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
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“Leaving off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaving%20off. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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