as in to move
to leave a place often for another
time to shove off for home
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This pair is made from organic cotton and spandex, creating a comfortable material that moves with you.
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Gregory said that approach helped convince her to move forward with the project.
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The Islander will exit the show following episode 20 amid fan backlash.
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Czech Republic striker Patrik Schick announced his retirement from international football today, a day after the country exited the World Cup in the group stage.
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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said 300 rescuers and paramedics, along with 50 tons of equipment, medicines and essential supplies, were ready to depart for Caracas.
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Despite the early closure announcement plastered on screens across Fan Fest, Netherlands fans are lingering to enjoy a final dance before departing.
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The Property Brothers star, 48, got candid about previously letting his work bleed too much into his home life, to the point where his 4-year-old son, Parker, started noticing.
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The small island nation off the western coast of Africa, which is making its debut on soccer’s grandest stage, already held 2010 champion Spain to a 0-0 draw and then came from behind to get a 2-2 result against Uruguay.
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Knowing Brady and Sullivan have gone after so many years of us trying to get them out is great, but Daniel Kretinsky needs to put actions into words to keep our trust.
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Critics say the bill doesn’t go far enough.
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While Powell was outside the car making a drug sale, Shockley pulled out a gun and shot Walton, who was still sitting in the driver’s seat.
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The June 24 rally took the place of a concert series that was canceled after musicians began pulling out, with some citing concerns about politics.
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But paint has also been seen peeling off the bottom (that's unusual).
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Some stopped to peer down and snap pictures of the water itself — including sections of paint that had visibly peeled off — while others were more focused on getting a photo of the Washington Monument in the background.
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For many South Florida drivers, getting off Interstate 95 onto Southwest 10th Street during rush hour can be a frustrating experience.
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The Carnival Conquest had docked, passengers had gotten off the cruise ship and an argument apparently between two women set it off.
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“Shove (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shove%20%28off%29. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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