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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
Blorian is just as physically imposing as Mosquera and comes off captaining Hapoel Be’er Sheva to a cup and league double.
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Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
If Pochettino has some other options, including using Brendan Aaronson, who might be better suited coming off the bench in a World Cup, Gio Reyna, who scored off the bench in the 4-1 win over Paraguay in the Group D opener, or Alex Zendejas.
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Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
For a 29-year-old franchise pillar coming off his best season?
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Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
2 July 2026
They are still penalised even if the ball comes off a defender who is not in control of their movements or is trying to prevent a goal, such as a goalkeeper making a save.
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Graham Scott,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
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Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
If Pochettino has some other options, including using Brendan Aaronson, who might be better suited coming off the bench in a World Cup, Gio Reyna, who scored off the bench in the 4-1 win over Paraguay in the Group D opener, or Alex Zendejas.
—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
For a 29-year-old franchise pillar coming off his best season?
—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
2 July 2026
They are still penalised even if the ball comes off a defender who is not in control of their movements or is trying to prevent a goal, such as a goalkeeper making a save.
—
Graham Scott,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come off
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That was a normal action in football that happened by accident.
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This is the business end, and this is the stage where, in my opinion, the big players step forward and the big players carry the pressure and make things happen.
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Should Backhus continue to succeed, the decision about who stays will be made for them.
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This is where the sorcerer’s book of spells resurfaces; James and Henry succeed in summoning a playful demon, Goomi (Trey Parker), a kind of Funko Pop!
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There are nods to the environmental devastation wrought by the cattle industry that dominated Southern California in the first half of the 19th century, as well as the Faustian bargain struck by Indigenous people who converted to Catholicism.
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That match was held before the game in Kansas City, and each time Cape Verde scored, there were cheers from the Colombia supporters at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Knowing Brady and Sullivan have gone after so many years of us trying to get them out is great, but Daniel Kretinsky needs to put actions into words to keep our trust.
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Critics say the bill doesn’t go far enough.
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This pack comes with four waterproof, spacious dustbags big enough for bulky sneakers and heels alike, which flight attendants say still hold up after consistent use.
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Gakpo's teammates came onto the filed to support him and formed a circle around him, putting their arms around each other as the crowd cheered, as shown in another video shared by Fox Sports.
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Even an aggressive plaintiff would know that lingering past dark wouldn’t go over well in court.
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The flyover will go over the USS Razorback at Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum in Riverfront Park, along the shore of the Arkansas River.
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Symptoms of cyclosporiasis occur between two days and two weeks after exposure, and include frequent watery diarrhea, loss of appetite and weight, abdominal cramps and bloating, nausea and low-grade fever.
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The fatal hit-and-run occurred less than two hours after a 13-year-old boy was killed riding on the back of a moped in Queens after his friend slammed into an open car door and then careened into a moving truck.
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Submitting a tip through the DPS website by selecting the fugitive and clicking the link underneath their picture.
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“Come off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20off. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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