as in withdrawing (from)
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Retail connections faded as foot traffic disappeared, cutting off communication with buyers.—
J.M. Banks
March 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026 -
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The United Arab Emirates is considering cutting off Iranian access to billions of dollars held in the Gulf state, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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That the threshold, once determined, would enable Victor to keep the death at bay without giving up his powers.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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Beginning with the loss at Michigan State, the Illini lost four out of their next six, the defense giving up 89 points per game and tracking its worst efficiency numbers of the season on KenPom.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Election officials, including some Republicans, have said handing over the information would violate state and federal privacy laws.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Election officials, including some Republicans, have said handing over the information would violate state and federal privacy laws.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Taking off (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taking%20off%20%28from%29. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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