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Recent Examples of tee off
Some of the golf at this year's Ryder Cup has been overshadowed by interventions from passionate and unruly fans, as Americans tee off against Europeans in one of the sport's biggest events.
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Chandelis Duster, NPR, 28 Sep. 2025
The actress and comedian was part of the event’s hype team before the players tee off.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Even the prime minister of Canada, Mark Carney, got in on it, making a surprise appearance to tee off the film.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
If and when the Patriots are trailing, opponents will be free to tee off on an O-line that may field a single above-average pass-blocker this year.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
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Chandelis Duster, NPR, 28 Sep. 2025
The actress and comedian was part of the event’s hype team before the players tee off.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Even the prime minister of Canada, Mark Carney, got in on it, making a surprise appearance to tee off the film.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
If and when the Patriots are trailing, opponents will be free to tee off on an O-line that may field a single above-average pass-blocker this year.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tee off
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Obama’s enthusiastic showings for both candidates was a test of whether his sway over the Democratic Party still remains after his support for Harris failed to boost her to the White House a year ago and angered black male voters who felt unfairly accused of sexism.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement has angered many Americans by wearing masks while on duty, attacking peaceful protesters and arresting mostly people with no criminal record.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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Cheung played a tape of Nicholson ranting and raving at the Kaiser facility in Irvine.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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She is outwardly spoken against transgender rights and has ranted several times about Representative Sarah McBride, an openly transgender member of Congress, and her pronouns.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Traffic snarled as stoplights lay among piles of debris.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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Video posted by Jamaica’s Constabulary Force in Black River, near where the eye came ashore, show snarled and downed power lines, piles of debris and many buildings completely collapsed — all on a street still covered in water.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Alas, one day Dave Min’s efforts to keep the government closed will sputter out.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 2025
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The defense carried the night, forcing five turnovers to allow the Broncos (5-2, 4-0 Mountain West) to otherwise sputter.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Oct. 2025
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Cost of living is raging, high-paying job opportunities are scarce, and layoffs are on the rise.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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There was such conflict raging within me.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
3 Nov. 2025
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Both outfits work with sensible yet stylish chunky pumps like this Amazon pair that nearly 28,000 shoppers rave about for comfort and style.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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He’s raved about Ballard and his work ethic/overall improvement since spring ball.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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One person familiar with Tuesday’s heated discussion within the caucus says there appears to be at least eight Democratic votes to reopen the government — even though progressive Democratic senators vented their frustration with the potential deal.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Goncalves family has vented frustration over Kohberger’s refusal of further restitution.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Nov. 2025
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Predictably, Khomeini fulminated about Carter’s visit.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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As for fighting the Trump pressure campaign, even politicians as ambitious as Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker are mostly left to file lawsuits — and fulminate.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2025
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“Tee off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tee%20off. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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