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Examples of leave off in a Sentence
we usually leave off working as soon as the bell rings
the snow should leave off around midnight
Recent Examples on the Web
The Good Doctor’s series finale — which aired on Thursday, May 21 — picked up where the penultimate episode left off, with Claire (Antonia Thomas) undergoing treatment for complications related to stage 1 breast cancer.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
Marc, then in his 20s, took on a more active role in the family business, picking up where his father left off.
—Eric Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of leave off was
in the 14th century
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“Leave off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20off. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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