begging off

verb

present participle of beg off
as in crying off

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  1. crying off
  2. taking back
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  • People were crying off-camera a lot.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Definition of crying off
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  • Democrats have said Kean's 7th congressional district is a top target to flip in their pursuit of taking back the majority.
    — Claudia Grisales, NPR, 30 June 2026
  • Trading him might be another option, though the market is likely to be thin and require taking back salary.
    — John Hollinger, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Definition of taking back
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