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if we act quickly, we may still be able to head off disaster
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One key incumbent appeared to be heading off a possible upset: That was Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard, who seemed likely to continue his astounding run as the only Republican to hold countywide office, even as Oakland County seemingly glows a brighter blue with each election.
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Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
In these instances, brands can head off such issues by suggesting alternative, similar sports content that the fan has legitimate access to, which shows your brand cares enough to anticipate user needs.
—Vinayak S., Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
So enjoy the views along the way like a mountain lion watching a household pet’s owner heading off to work.
—Viktoria Shulevich, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
In a strange move that doesn’t really make a whole lot of sense, a bunch of local parents decide to head off to a wedding on Christmas Eve, leaving their little ones in the charge of Bernadette (India Brown), the teenage Cecil B. DeMille who directed the school play.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
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Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
In these instances, brands can head off such issues by suggesting alternative, similar sports content that the fan has legitimate access to, which shows your brand cares enough to anticipate user needs.
—Vinayak S., Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
So enjoy the views along the way like a mountain lion watching a household pet’s owner heading off to work.
—Viktoria Shulevich, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
In a strange move that doesn’t really make a whole lot of sense, a bunch of local parents decide to head off to a wedding on Christmas Eve, leaving their little ones in the charge of Bernadette (India Brown), the teenage Cecil B. DeMille who directed the school play.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Head off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/head%20off. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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