marks (off)

verb

present tense third-person singular of mark (off)
as in defines
to mark the limits of marked off the outline of the mural first

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  1. defines
  2. limits
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  • Anna’s guess comes closest, and Ify’s is furthest, which Sam punctuates via the first instance of the song that defines this episode.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • Each institution defines direct deposit differently, but paychecks, pension payments and government benefits are all typically accepted.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 14 July 2026
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  • But the nation’s top court ruled that TPS decisions by the executive branch made were not reviewable by the courts barring constitutional violations claims, which greatly limits the ability of beneficiaries, advocates and lawyers to challenge them.
    — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
  • The legislation loosens regulations to encourage housing construction and limits Wall Street investors from buying homes that could go to families instead.
    — Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 11 July 2026
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“Marks (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marks%20%28off%29. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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