dust off
verb
dusted off; dusting off; dusts off
: to bring out or back to use again
dusted off his golf clubs when he retired
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Looking to dust off your bicycle and tune it up for riding?
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George Petras, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
The actor Peter Dinklage questioned why the story was being dusted off at all.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2025
Following their advice, Matt and I dust off our sandy legs and jump in the car for the quick 3-mile drive.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
The singer and composer will dust off his celebration of Cole Porter for a five-night run at the Metropolitan Opera stage in New York City.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
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George Petras, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
The actor Peter Dinklage questioned why the story was being dusted off at all.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2025
Following their advice, Matt and I dust off our sandy legs and jump in the car for the quick 3-mile drive.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
The singer and composer will dust off his celebration of Cole Porter for a five-night run at the Metropolitan Opera stage in New York City.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Dust off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dust%20off. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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