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as in to depart
to leave a place often for another
told him to get off for home before it got dark
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as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
breakfast helps you get off to a good start in the morning
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Recent Examples of get off
The train stops at over 14,000 feet above sea level, where riders can get off and enjoy 360-degree views from the top of the mountain, including sights of the Continental Divide and the Rocky Mountain Range.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
Tuesday, the Lakers got off to a pretty rough start, with Reaves turning the ball over three times in the first six minutes on offense and committing a pair of bad fouls on defense, the Cavaliers going up by as many as 15 in the first quarter.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The Nittany Lions got off to a red-hot start, blocking a Boise State field goal and turning it into a touchdown.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
With the head coach’s job status a constant topic of conversation, the Gators got off to a slow start with the 2025 recruiting class.
—Grace Raynor, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
Tuesday, the Lakers got off to a pretty rough start, with Reaves turning the ball over three times in the first six minutes on offense and committing a pair of bad fouls on defense, the Cavaliers going up by as many as 15 in the first quarter.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The Nittany Lions got off to a red-hot start, blocking a Boise State field goal and turning it into a touchdown.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
With the head coach’s job status a constant topic of conversation, the Gators got off to a slow start with the 2025 recruiting class.
—Grace Raynor, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Melvin succeeded Hoda Kotb, who announced her plan to depart last year and had her last day on Friday.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
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In this scenario, TikTok would die a slow death, as its technology degrades and its social fabric weakens with users departing for other platforms.Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
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But as the newspaper industry began to change, there were those who believed these keyboard kings had become too big and too important.Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
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The inaugural season of IndyCar coverage on FOX begins with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding at noon ET Sunday, March 2.Bruce Martin, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The couple had just moved from their modest fixer-upper in Altadena’s Janes Village to their dream home in architect Gregory Ain’s Park Planned homes, when the Eaton fire roared to life.Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Last year, Tesla shareholders approved a proposal to move the company’s corporate listing to the Lone Star State.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2025
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Even her nails were Elsa-fied, starting with a sheer, shiny base and ending in silvery chrome French tips.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
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At the same time, every member starts the new season with a blank canvas.Jay Monahan, Sportico.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Suggs exited the game to applause from the fans at Scotiabank Arena.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Flowers exited with a pronounced limp, had a brief stay in the blue medical tent and then retreated to the locker room with team doctors.Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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The 119th Congress has commenced with a notable shift in religious affiliation among its members, reflecting a broader trend of religion declining across the United States.Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2025
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But the real processing will commence in the next weeks and months as El Capitan starts conducting nuclear weapons research in addition to computing work for fusion energy projects, climate change, and drug discovery.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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People with low credit scores can also have trouble getting a loan or can be forced to borrow at higher interest rates.Noam N. Levey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Biden's plan was to enable applicants to stay with their families while immigration officials determined their cases, touting it as a far more humane way to carry out the process and get more people green cards or permanent resident status.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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So, yes, based on lottery results, potentially even the No. 1 pick in each of those drafts going from the Heat elsewhere.Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
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Single packages went for $25 and up and some sellers were bundling 20 packages for more than $450.Erin Clements, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20off. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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