1
as in to stop
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
we usually leave off working as soon as the bell rings
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2
as in to end
to come to an end
the snow should leave off around midnight
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Recent Examples of leave off
Nursing left off the professional degree list Under the new law, the Department of Education created a classification system that distinguishes professional from nonprofessional graduate degrees.
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Kymberlee Montgomery, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
The Hawks forward was recently left off the Team Canada roster for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Grande is nominated tonight in the Best Supporting Actress category for her portrayal of Glinda, though her co-star Cynthia Erivo was left off the ballot.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
Just over 24 hours after Team USA announced its men’s hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Jason Robertson publicly shared his reaction to being left off the roster.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026
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Several vehicles that stopped behind her appear to belong to federal agents, based on activity observed in other videos.—
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The prioritization for that new safety should probably be in coverage skills, because Moehrig and Ransom are known more for their run-stopping and tackling prowesses.—
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The administration has quietly directed diplomats to press allies on restricting inflows, enhancing deportation mechanisms, and ending policies perceived as favoring migrants over citizens.—
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This abuse of justice must end.—
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From December through February, shuttle service largely ceases (outside of select days and weekends; check shuttle schedules for up-to-date details).—
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Meanwhile, over in Britain, a vibrant antiwar movement brought on motion after motion in Parliament to cease fire and end all offensive operations against the rebels.—
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Kick your tattered bath mat to the curb, and grab the Yimobra Memory Foam Bath Rug before the deal expires.—
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January was set to host a free-agent frenzy, with most league veterans aligning their contracts to expire in advance of the new CBA.—
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with his counterpart from Mexico on Sunday to discuss strategies to halt drug trafficking operations in Mexico and the United States.—
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Coming off a loss at home against Calgary on Saturday that halted their season-high six game winning streak, the Penguins were shut out for the fourth time this season.—
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North Texas won 27 games and advanced to the semifinals of the NIT to conclude the 2024-25 season.—
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Congress concluded that not all civil-rights crises could be solved by lawsuits, arrests, or federal force.—
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Placer County, which estimates that 16,000 residents could lose health care coverage by 2028, quit operating its own clinics nearly a decade ago.—
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After quitting acting, Kibrick attended the University of Southern California and worked in real estate development.—
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The inconsistencies help explain why, even when residents try their best to recycle, much of Miami-Dade’s trash is contaminated and winds up in the landfill.—
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San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy wound up being sacked almost as easily last weekend as Nicolas Maduro.—
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“Leave off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leave%20off. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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