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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
Here's what to know Patagonia Known for its lush ecosystem and diverse bird culture, Patagonia is one of those places often left off of lists of Arizona's must-see towns.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol picks up where season one of the series left off, following fan-favorite characters Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) and Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride).
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024
Washington state has just joined Ohio and Alabama in signifying through election officials that President Joe Biden could be left off their general election ballots due to conflicts between the dates of the Democratic National Committee's nominating convention and state ballot deadlines.
—Isabella Murray, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2024
Pull the leaves off the greens and coarsely chop them (discard stems or save for another use).
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
Green was also left off Team USA’s Olympic roster due to his suspensions.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
About a month later, Dead & Company, a Grateful Dead spinoff group, picks up where Phish will leave off and plays for several dozen concerts.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
In a preview clip exclusive to EW, the ABC drama picks up right where things left off, with Angela Bassett's Athena and Peter Krause's Bobby assessing the situation.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2024
Two years later, Johnson resigned; his employment at the school is left off his campaign website.
—Kyle Mullins, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
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 5 May. 2024.
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