as in to cut off
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The perch is a little too small for bigger birds like mourning doves, and my voracious flock of starlings is often cut off.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026 -
Resistance is likely to be strongest among European governments, still shocked by Beijing’s threats last year to cut off supplies of rare earths — essential for clean tech — and worried about further hollowing out their own green industries.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Coaches can draw up plays for players.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Leonardo da Vinci himself couldn’t have drawn up a sweeter draw.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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And drivers should avoid hard acceleration and braking whenever possible, and skip premium gas if their cars allow it, the magazine said.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The rear light flares bright when braking to add visibility for trailing riders and drivers.—
Erica Zazo,
Outside,
27 Mar. 2026
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The war in Iran has essentially shut off oil tanker traffic through the vital Strait of Hormuz, choking off about 20% of the world’s oil supply.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Fire Department had to shut off the system due to an existing pipe issue.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Flick (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flick%20%28off%29. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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