lie off
verb
lay off; lain off; lying off; lies off
1
: to hold back in the early part of a race
2
: to keep a little away from the shore or another ship
3
: to cease work for a time
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But the parties have struggled to reach an overall funding agreement amid a fierce debate over the president’s authority to withhold dollars already allocated by Congress and lay off thousands of federal workers as part of a sweeping operation to reshape the government.
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Aris Folley, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
When those same companies lay off employees to save money, too few people have jobs.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
During the administration's sweeping aid freeze, local partners receiving federal funds across the globe have largely been stranded, with many having to suspend services and lay off staff.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025
Musk, a special adviser to the president, has pushed for similar efforts to cut programs and lay off thousands of government workers.
—Lia Russell, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2025
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Aris Folley, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
When those same companies lay off employees to save money, too few people have jobs.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
During the administration's sweeping aid freeze, local partners receiving federal funds across the globe have largely been stranded, with many having to suspend services and lay off staff.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025
Musk, a special adviser to the president, has pushed for similar efforts to cut programs and lay off thousands of government workers.
—Lia Russell, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Lie off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lie%20off. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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