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also sluff (off)
as in to lose
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
finally sloughed off the depression that had been weighing him down for months
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This summer, Independence will lose its only public outdoor pool because of high operating and repair costs, leaving residents wondering how Adventure Oasis Water park fell into disrepair.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025 -
The 2024 Cougars lost in the Sweet 16 when star Jamal Shead injured his ankle against Duke in a game Houston was leading and controlling.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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The company must take the job listing down and reject all the candidates that applied.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Trump even sought the UAW’s endorsement, a call that was soundly rejected.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Mar. 2025
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As the upper stage continues towards space, the lower stage falls, spiraling back to Earth, dumping what remains of its fuel.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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The two agents drag the body into the cabin, dump it on the kitchen table, and peel back the tarp in front of Shayna.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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Patrick Daley Thompson Supreme Court tosses convictions on 2 counts for former 11th Ward Ald.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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As Meghan Trainor herself might suggest, simplifying laundry day can now be as effortless — and stylish — as tossing a single sheet into the washer.—
WWD,
WWD,
21 Mar. 2025
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To Federal Workers Fired by Trump Elon Musk's Approval Rating Is 'Falling Through the Floor,' Polls Show The Department of Education has announced layoffs for more than 1,300 employees, and the Department of Veterans Affairs will also eliminate 80,000 jobs.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Lobos were eliminated in the second round Sunday with a 71-63 loss to Michigan State.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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According to the complaint, on Aug. 2 of last year, all women in housing unit 513 were detained in the cafeteria and officers began throwing away their belongings.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Mar. 2025
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Keep the voice, ditch the details Maintain your natural speaking voice in your content.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Some experts say the only way Tesla can recover its brand image is to ditch Musk as CEO.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2025
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Rice, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and gravy were discarded after they were measured too cold to be safe.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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However, when cashew nuts are processed, the cashew apple, although edible, is often discarded or left unused in many commercial nut processing systems.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Slough (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slough%20%28off%29. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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