Examples of head off in a Sentence
if we act quickly, we may still be able to head off disaster
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According to 2024 data, some 25 million Americans fear flying to some degree, which can interfere with travel plans and even lead some to stay home rather than head off on adventures of a lifetime.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
Mark Kastelic had been concussed earlier in the season in Tampa in a fight with Emil Lilleberg after the Bolt player had first crosschecked Kastelic in the face and then bounced his head off the ice.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
As the next phase of Google's search trial nears, the company's lawyers have reportedly met with representatives from the US Department of Justice in hopes of heading off a breakup.
—Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 5 Mar. 2025
The legendary musician indulged the crowd for some photos before giving a little wave and heading off into the room with girlfriend Melanie Hamrick in tow.
—Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
Mark Kastelic had been concussed earlier in the season in Tampa in a fight with Emil Lilleberg after the Bolt player had first crosschecked Kastelic in the face and then bounced his head off the ice.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
As the next phase of Google's search trial nears, the company's lawyers have reportedly met with representatives from the US Department of Justice in hopes of heading off a breakup.
—Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 5 Mar. 2025
The legendary musician indulged the crowd for some photos before giving a little wave and heading off into the room with girlfriend Melanie Hamrick in tow.
—Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for head off
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“Head off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/head%20off. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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