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if we act quickly, we may still be able to head off disaster
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On Friday, May 30, the Ghostbusters actress, 54, shared a rare glimpse of her firstborn daughter, 18-year-old Vivian Falcone, as the high schooler headed off to the rite of passage event.
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 31 May 2025
One minor example: In the game, a broken and vengeful Tommy heads off to Seattle first, which gives Ellie a bit more of a permission structure to run off from Jackson; in the show, Ellie is the spearhead, and her recklessness is unquestionably apparent.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 May 2025
Several safeguards head off bias or unethical influences during merit review.
—Kelly S. Mix, The Conversation, 22 May 2025
Coming up Liverpool have been enjoying their title celebrations, some of their players having headed off to Dubai, Arne Slot laying down some beats in Ibiza.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 31 May 2025
One minor example: In the game, a broken and vengeful Tommy heads off to Seattle first, which gives Ellie a bit more of a permission structure to run off from Jackson; in the show, Ellie is the spearhead, and her recklessness is unquestionably apparent.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 May 2025
Several safeguards head off bias or unethical influences during merit review.
—Kelly S. Mix, The Conversation, 22 May 2025
Coming up Liverpool have been enjoying their title celebrations, some of their players having headed off to Dubai, Arne Slot laying down some beats in Ibiza.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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“Head off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/head%20off. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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