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if we act quickly, we may still be able to head off disaster
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Deutch called out as Depp prepared to head off into the night.
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Sam Sussman, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
And so, as the industry headed off to some traditionally lavish aferparties – Warner Music going hard at Claridge’s, Sony Music taking over the Nobu Hotel and Universal hosting at 180 Studios – there was a sense of hope in the air, although still plenty to ponder.
—Mark Sutherland, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
Mexican government The transfer comes as top Mexican officials are in Washington, D.C., trying to head off the Trump administration's threat of imposing 25% tariffs on all Mexican imports next week.
—CBS News, 28 Feb. 2025
In addition to fiscal measures, Lee also thinks the Federal Reserve could take a dovish turn and indicate a greater inclination toward lowering interest rates to head off an economic slowdown.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
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Sam Sussman, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
And so, as the industry headed off to some traditionally lavish aferparties – Warner Music going hard at Claridge’s, Sony Music taking over the Nobu Hotel and Universal hosting at 180 Studios – there was a sense of hope in the air, although still plenty to ponder.
—Mark Sutherland, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
Mexican government The transfer comes as top Mexican officials are in Washington, D.C., trying to head off the Trump administration's threat of imposing 25% tariffs on all Mexican imports next week.
—CBS News, 28 Feb. 2025
In addition to fiscal measures, Lee also thinks the Federal Reserve could take a dovish turn and indicate a greater inclination toward lowering interest rates to head off an economic slowdown.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Head off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/head%20off. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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