cross off
phrasal verb
crossed off; crossing off; crosses off
: to draw a line through (a name or item on a list)
They crossed off the names of the people who had already been invited.
We can cross her off our list of potential donors.
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That means Jackson was able to cross off working with the honorary Oscar winner from his career bucket list.
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Dory Jackson, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
For those wanting to cross off this bucket list item in 2025, this year could be a good time to make the trip.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 16 Jan. 2025
From Mexico to the Maldives, here are 10 unforgettable dining experiences to cross off your bucket list.
—Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
While the New York Yankees have reloaded their roster for 2025, general manager Brian Cashman has more items to cross off his winter to-do list.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Dory Jackson, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
For those wanting to cross off this bucket list item in 2025, this year could be a good time to make the trip.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 16 Jan. 2025
From Mexico to the Maldives, here are 10 unforgettable dining experiences to cross off your bucket list.
—Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
While the New York Yankees have reloaded their roster for 2025, general manager Brian Cashman has more items to cross off his winter to-do list.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Cross off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross%20off. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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