1
as in stopped
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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as in ended
to come to an end
the snow should leave off around midnight
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Recent Examples of left off
Vanderpump Rules heads to Las Vegas as the original series was notably left off the list of renewals ordered by Bravo.
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Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Tadeo Allende was left off the game roster as a precaution for signs of muscle fatigue, per a team spokesman.
—Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
Saeng Douangdara, a Lao American chef and food content creator, recently told The Takeout that fish fillets are best left off the grill grates.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The episode picks up where the penultimate left off, with Teddy frantically trying to get ahold of Owen and also keep the trauma bay afloat amid an influx of patients from the bridge collapse.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Since reuniting in 2014 after a decade-and-a-half of solo careers, actual careers, and day jobs, American Football can be counted among the bands who’ve tried picking up where that landmark left off.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026
Mostly left off the list were Washington’s supporters — who loudly screamed and chanted in the gallery.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Some regulars will be left off the matchday roster.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 2 May 2026
The pair will continue a story arc that left off at the end of the third season in April 2023.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Tadeo Allende was left off the game roster as a precaution for signs of muscle fatigue, per a team spokesman.
—Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
Saeng Douangdara, a Lao American chef and food content creator, recently told The Takeout that fish fillets are best left off the grill grates.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The episode picks up where the penultimate left off, with Teddy frantically trying to get ahold of Owen and also keep the trauma bay afloat amid an influx of patients from the bridge collapse.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Since reuniting in 2014 after a decade-and-a-half of solo careers, actual careers, and day jobs, American Football can be counted among the bands who’ve tried picking up where that landmark left off.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026
Mostly left off the list were Washington’s supporters — who loudly screamed and chanted in the gallery.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Some regulars will be left off the matchday roster.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 2 May 2026
The pair will continue a story arc that left off at the end of the third season in April 2023.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for left off
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Hagerty batted around against three different West Orange pitchers and before the bleeding was stopped, the Huskies had plated 10 runs in a crazy inning.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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For nearly two hours, Kid Rock barely stopped moving.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2026
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After the review, McNabb was assessed a five-minute major penalty for interference and a game misconduct that ended his night.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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After one more look-ahead sizzle reminding the audience about the power of WBD’s IP, the show ended at just about 10 minutes over the hour mark.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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During his temporary leadership, FEMA ceased door-to-door canvassing to reach survivors after disasters, and canceled a multibillion-dollar resilience grant program, since restored by a federal judge.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The president told Congress on May 1 that hostilities had ceased, on the day that would have been the deadline for congressional authorization.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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But Aaron Nesmith made six 6-pointers in the fourth before Haliburton’s long 2-pointer — which bounced high off the rim and fell through the net as time expired — forced overtime.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Second-year guard Sarah Ashlee Barker scored the game-winner on a put-back right before time expired, and pandemonium ensued.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The loss marked an early end for the Frost, which had previously gone a perfect 6-0 when facing elimination in the PWHL playoffs, and halted the team’s quest for a rare threepeat.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Waymo has drawn criticism for its vehicles failing to yield to school buses in Austin, and for the performance of its vehicles during widespread power outages in San Francisco in December, when robotaxis halted in traffic, causing gridlock.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Two Connecticut State Police troopers have been cleared in connection with a fatal shooting in Bozrah last August after the state Inspector General concluded that the armed woman who was shot was apparently trying to commit suicide by cop.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Personnel in full-body protective gear and breathing masks escorted the travelers from ship to shore in Tenerife, an effort that concluded Monday.—
Mike Corder,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Food aside, Sloane’s refusal to quit was the biggest factor, according to Lincoln-Way Central coach Ryan Kutt.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Then, about a week after the jury was announced, its members collectively quit, without an explanation.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
9 May 2026
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As OutKick previously reported, Megan broke off her relationship with the NBA star last week after accusing him of cheating.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sources confirm to People and TMZ that Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum broke off their engagement after three years together.—
Hannah Madlener,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Left off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/left%20off. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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