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as in to happen
to take place
couldn't believe that the wedding would actually come off—they've been "just dating" for years
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as in to succeed
to turn out as planned or desired
the attempted revival of the city's downtown never really came off, and even more stores eventually closed
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Recent Examples of come off
Farmer is coming off two tough losses to William Zepeda, who is now set to face Stevenson on July 12.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
The Chiefs begins Organized Team Activities (OTAs) next week, and this shapes up as a big season for the running back coming off his most frustrating season as a pro.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
Nesmith is coming off a historic 8-for-9 night from outside in Game 1.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
From left: The kitchen, as shown in listing photos, coming off Luhrmann’s renovation, had harsh accents and lots of black.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 22 May 2025
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
The Chiefs begins Organized Team Activities (OTAs) next week, and this shapes up as a big season for the running back coming off his most frustrating season as a pro.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
Nesmith is coming off a historic 8-for-9 night from outside in Game 1.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
From left: The kitchen, as shown in listing photos, coming off Luhrmann’s renovation, had harsh accents and lots of black.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come off
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Don’t miss what’s happening People on X are the first to know. Don’t miss what’s happening People on X are the first to know.—
X (formerly Twitter),
X (formerly Twitter),
30 May 2025
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Sure enough, that’s what happened with the Broncos.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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To succeed and avoid harming your personal financial health, a clear structure and commitment to intentional financial actions are essential.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Kendrick Meek succeeded his mother, the late Carrie Meek, in Congress.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Yet there is no question that Neto is the Angels’ best player this year, and a star for years to come.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The funds raised at this event are crucial, as the net proceeds go directly to DMVA, allowing the organization to further its essential nonprofit mission: to bolster and sustain the small businesses that form the heart of the Del Mar community, the news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Some comforters can go right into the wash with no problem, while others need some extra or different care.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Her initial suggestion to stop didn’t go over well.—
Jim Farber,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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The principle is to never lose sight of where good and interesting work may be happening in the world, and then making sense of how that work will go over at Calabash.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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The region was a hotbed for the disease, with almost half of all deaths in Italy due to pellagra at the end of the 19th century occurring in Veneto.—
Asia London Palomba,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 June 2025
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Search by title or topic in the Search Bar in the middle of the Home Page, or click on the blue ‘years’ boxes and browse.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Then tap the trashcan in the bottom right of the screen > Confirm your decision by clicking Delete or Delete # Photos.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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Pollination season was windy, cold and rainy — but supply chain problems began to improve and inventory came down.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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The overhead lines came down on the tracks, causing a power loss.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
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