waving (aside or off)

present participle of wave (aside or off)

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  • By waiving either Jalen Wilson or Keon Johnson before that date, the Nets would get themselves back under by roughly $1 million.
    John Hollinger, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The Dolphins reversed course on that decision this past week, with coach Mike McDaniel citing the organization did not believe waiving him would create a competitive disadvantage at this point.
    David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Waving (aside or off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waving%20%28aside%20or%20off%29. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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