left off

past tense of leave off
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of left off Reserve Malik Murphy picked up where Atkinson left off in the fourth and completed 8-of-8 passes for 53 yards and a touchdown. — ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026 Yet Streisand was again left off the directing ballot, despite Golden Globe and DGA nominations. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026 Judge was not afforded the same opportunity, left off the rosters for the wild-card series and ALDS because of his calf injury. — Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Picking up right where the previous episode left off, this one starts with River and Sid in a retro-’80s bowling alley looking for a pay phone because Sid still insists on getting in contact with Diana Taverner. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026 They were both left off the USWNT’s senior roster for the upcoming friendlies against Spain and were instead called in to train with the U-23s. — Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Infielder Amed Rosario was left off the roster as well, but left-hander Ryan Weathers will be active for the second round of the playoffs. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026 Lids were left off of exterior garbage dumpster, with several flies swarming the area. — Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Aaron Judge desperately tried to return for the postseason after straining his calf, but the New York Yankees captain was wisely left off the Wild Card series roster. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for left off
Verb
  • Berkly Catton and Kaapo Kakko had two assists apiece and Joey Daccord stopped 29 of 37 shots.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Before departing, the pope stopped to speak to a Ukrainian family.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • After a weak showing in Iowa, Ramaswamy ended his campaign and quickly folded into the broader MAGA-verse.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
  • During the hearing, which ended without a decision, Reyes chastised the government attorneys, who had previously told the court that renovating the links was still in its conceptual stage.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The long nightmare might be over for South African producers, whose industry has been crippled for more than two years by the paralysis of a rebate program that for all intents and purposes had ceased to function.
    — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The announcement came after the television pool of five broadcasters last month ceased presidential coverage after the administration barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The quaternary ammonium and chlorine test strips were expired.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The previous memorandum of understanding, covering 2025-26, expired in April, prompting months of negotiations during which union leaders accused the city of delaying a new contract.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Nonetheless, the past year has, at the least, halted the gangs’ advance in the capital, according to one assessment.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • To cover the cost increases out of pocket, trucking firms have drawn down savings, redirected spending away from maintenance, or halted purchases of fuel-efficient trucks.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Sales were slightly below expectations, but the stock jumped 3% as traders concluded the demand for AI services remained strong.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The other two judges, Kelly and Tymkovich, concluded the NCAA made a sufficient showing under the factors governing stays pending appeal, including on the merits and irreparable harm.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Theo was thinking about quitting his job to start his own business, which meant, for a time, no income.
    — Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Lonely employees are roughly twice as likely to quit their job.
    — Jordan Dunin, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The turning point came on the Chiefs’ second drive, when Kenneth Walker broke off a 33-yard touchdown run to extend Kansas City’s lead to 9-0.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
  • But five fraternities facing sanctions broke off from the university rather than getting into compliance.
    — Brittany Shammas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

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“Left off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/left%20off. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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