leaving off 1 of 2

present participle of leave off
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leaving off

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adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaving off
Verb
  • Still, ending the war always required that Hamas agree to a deal—perhaps an ugly one, certainly an imperfect one, but one that would bring a stop to the killing.
    Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
  • After Voodoo, D’Angelo went over a decade without releasing music, finally ending that long hiatus at the end of 2014 with Black Messiah.
    Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Right Now Reducing and eventually stopping sugar cravings can take time.
    Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
  • His dad raced, and Vinson followed in his father’s footsteps beginning at age 14 before eventually stopping to focus on his career as an educator, first as a teacher and coach, then eventually an administrator, principal and now a superintendent.
    Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The announcement also follows low-cost Icelandic carrier Play Airlines decision to fold, ceasing operations and canceling all remaining flights.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The exchange is seen as a possible breakthrough in ceasing hostilities and bringing the war to an end.
    Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • There is an expiring window, the desire to go deeper than the second round and enough holes on the roster to justify a big push by deadline day.
    Murat Ates, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
  • With agency closures stretching to a week, Democrats anticipate that the GOP rank-and-file will become more willing to negotiate an extension of expiring ACA subsidies that would help end the shutdown.
    Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Carrie Ann Inaba offered constructive feedback, urging him to relax and avoid halting his movements mid-routine.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
  • We’re introduced to counterterrorism team leader Kobi (Israel Atias) doing undercover security work at the Nova Festival, mostly halting the spread of party drugs.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Europalia Españe 2025 Festival runs for four months, concluding in January 2026.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Two lower courts threw out the lawsuit after concluding that the congressman lacked standing -- or the legal right to bring a lawsuit -- because the plaintiffs could not prove the policy harmed them.
    Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Rush is the more logical choice if the Ravens are prioritizing making plays downfield in the passing game.
    Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
  • He's tied for the third-most passing touchdowns and is fourth in passing yards and ninth in passer rating so far this season.
    Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In a recent interview with the BBC World Service, Machado voiced support for the international coalition’s efforts in the Caribbean, framing them as essential to cutting off illicit revenue to the Maduro regime.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Across town, the Elk River could surround CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital, cutting off all exits.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
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“Leaving off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaving%20off. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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