Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for took off (on)
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On that night in March, to the surprise of nobody, Arsenal ran their mid-table Premier League hosts ragged, beating them 5-1, with Henry and Freddie Ljungberg scoring twice, and Kolo Toure netting the other.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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American elites aped European fashions, art, and manners, and Europeans admired American energy and efficiency.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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In 2017, Mehlhorn secretly helped fund a deceptive social-media botnet campaign, which mimicked foreign-interference tactics and was designed to hurt a Republican Senate candidate.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Dolphins mimicked Palisadian people with their resilient play, offering a modicum of joy in a broken world, earning the respect of the town and the support of a city.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The article parroted talking points on rising student enrollment but not the hiring of a student retention officer to try and keep students from leaving.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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The article parroted talking points on rising student enrollment but not the hiring of a student retention officer to try and keep students from leaving.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Jan. 2026
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But Everton’s new recruitment structure would also do well to note that Brentford agreed the deal for their hat-trick hero Igor Thiago, who tormented the Toffees on Sunday, at the end of the 2024 winter transfer window.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Dominique Marceau, a young rebel accused of murder, was a complex and tormented character, which Bardot managed to imbue with depth and authenticity.—
Bianca Novembre,
Vanity Fair,
28 Dec. 2025
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Maloney allegedly told Bocaya he had been harassed by police, then pulled out a knife with a 4-inch blade and repeatedly stabbed the off-duty officer in the neck and upper torso, prosecutors said.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The capper was a blowout loss in the Wild Card round to the Rams, who harassed Darnold into nine sacks.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
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There were plenty of laughs, as Montero imitated Lester’s pickoff throw and the players told some clubhouse stories, including some fights.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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In the restaurant business, a great location is one of the only competitive advantages that can’t be imitated.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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In a scene that hearkened back to the Los Angeles and Chicago crackdowns, bystanders heckled the officers and blew whistles that have become ubiquitous during the operations.—
Tim Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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The move came after King Charles III was heckled during a visit to a cathedral.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Took off (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/took%20off%20%28on%29. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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