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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
Major steps in LaCombe’s development came off the ice, with his work on the Jiu-Jitsu mat and on the psychological side of his profession both coming to the fore in the summer of 2024.
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
Barcelona is coming off a midweek Copa del Rey quarterfinal victory and will look to carry that momentum back into league action as the season moves toward its final stretch.
—Robbie Farias, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
And Denver now marches head-on into the offseason, coming off a year of inconsistent offense that resulted in the firing of previous offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
The 22-year-old Gu jumped at the chance to talk about her suit after coming off the course.
—CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
Barcelona is coming off a midweek Copa del Rey quarterfinal victory and will look to carry that momentum back into league action as the season moves toward its final stretch.
—Robbie Farias, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
And Denver now marches head-on into the offseason, coming off a year of inconsistent offense that resulted in the firing of previous offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
The 22-year-old Gu jumped at the chance to talk about her suit after coming off the course.
—CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come off
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There is no shortage of debate happening in our modern world, including about issues that ignite our passions.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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Public opinion surveys conducted for the report show much of the world is already fearful that is happening.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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My focus would be on protecting liberty, fostering innovation, and equipping people to succeed in the next economy.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Shiffrin, who has succeed and failed in three Games prior to this one, talked about the unique spotlight of the Olympics before racing here.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the Sierra population, there are about 20 Sierra Nevada red foxes living in the Cascade mountain range of Northern California.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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First, there are the concentric circle features, which look like wispy shells of ejecta blown off of the star.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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Substitutions will always be scrutinised by supporters when results go badly.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Michael Hicks weighs in on how a copy‑paste bill has lawmakers going after degrees Indiana doesn’t even offer in his latest op-ed.—
Kurtcia Collazo,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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As court proceedings have begun, some of those documents will be coming unsealed, including the affidavit.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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Any future erosion would have to come overwhelmingly from one of two places.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Companies like Elikos, founded by two brothers, carry one to six guests for 15-, 30-, or 50-minute sightseeing flights, and can go over specific peaks upon request.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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The family then went over by the tunnel where the Patriots are introduced, and Jack tried his best to get Henderson’s attention, but couldn’t.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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Officials gave conflicting explanations for the closure, leaving the public unsure about what actually occurred in the skies above El Paso.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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Before Tuesday, the most recent party-line vote failure occurred in July involving cryptocurrency and appropriations bills.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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Also, to take our latest News Quiz — published every Friday — click here.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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So, call, click or visit your local Kia dealer for a test drive, and a Bottom Line price review, on the 2026 Sportage X-Pro Prestige AWD SUV.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Come off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20off. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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