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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Alcantara threw seven strong innings, giving up just one unearned run while striking out five on just 73 pitches.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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After being turned back earlier this month in their latest attempt to overturn California’s rooftop solar rules, three environmental groups aren’t giving up.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2026.
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