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as in exploded
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure
specialists were able to deactivate the bomb before it went off
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as in progressed
to move forward along a course
the wedding went off without so much as a single glitch
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as in departed
to leave a place often for another
don't go off without telling us where we can find you
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Recent Examples of went off
Officials in Monaco are pleading for help from the public after a man allegedly dropped a package bomb in a building lobby, which went off and wounded three people Monday.
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Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Vinícius Júnior, who has scored four goals so far in this year’s tournament, had a chance to put Brazil on top in the 58th minute but his shot from the left box was deflected by Suzuki and went off the far post.
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Kristie Rieken,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The pick-up truck driver lost control and went off the roadway, where the vehicle then overturned.
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Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
The vehicle then got back onto the ramp, crossed to the right shoulder and went off the road, coming to rest against a tree, according to state police.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
In North Carolina, one high school graduation video went viral after a valedictorian went off-script to deliver a message to her classmates about using their voices to speak out about issues including immigration enforcement.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
Chekhov’s guns that hung on the wall but never went off.
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Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
In the seventh minute, McKennie’s pass went off Paraguayan defender Damian Bobadilla into the net for an own goal.
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Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Alarm bells went off in the seventh inning when Santiago Espinal was sent up to pinch-hit for Ohtani – who hit his 13th home run of the season earlier in the game – with two runners on in a close game.
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Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Vinícius Júnior, who has scored four goals so far in this year’s tournament, had a chance to put Brazil on top in the 58th minute but his shot from the left box was deflected by Suzuki and went off the far post.
—
Kristie Rieken,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The pick-up truck driver lost control and went off the roadway, where the vehicle then overturned.
—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
The vehicle then got back onto the ramp, crossed to the right shoulder and went off the road, coming to rest against a tree, according to state police.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
In North Carolina, one high school graduation video went viral after a valedictorian went off-script to deliver a message to her classmates about using their voices to speak out about issues including immigration enforcement.
—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
Chekhov’s guns that hung on the wall but never went off.
—
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
In the seventh minute, McKennie’s pass went off Paraguayan defender Damian Bobadilla into the net for an own goal.
—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Alarm bells went off in the seventh inning when Santiago Espinal was sent up to pinch-hit for Ohtani – who hit his 13th home run of the season earlier in the game – with two runners on in a close game.
—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went off
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Rey exploded on Ethan with 10-count punches, but a tilt-a-whirl was countered by Page with a sitout faceplant.
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The package exploded when the victims arrived, according to Thibault.
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As the evening progressed, however, the noise died down, and the makeshift set at the base of the Statue of Liberty sprung into action, securing a performance without distractions.
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Long story short, the goal was ruled out for offside and the Seleção progressed through to the Round of 16.
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The Netherlands team departed Kansas City early Wednesday, after losing their Round of 32 match, and Algeria officially left Lawrence, even though the team has yet to play its knockout match.
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Barcelona views Alvarez as their primary target to fill the void left by Robert Lewandowski, who recently departed for Chicago Fire.
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The Manhattan Project detonated the world’s first atomic bomb at Alamogordo, New Mexico.
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An early indication of this sentiment came last November, when militants detonated a car near the Red Fort in New Delhi.
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.
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Wisconsin Republicans did the same last year, and similar efforts have been raised in other states.
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The autopsy also found that a gunshot wound entered Wiley on the right side of his chest and exited on the left side of his chest, Crump said.
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Getty Images Two more players have exited the FC Barcelona first team fold with the start of a new month.
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Eli White popped a ball up to shallow center field for what should have been the third out.
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This time, Arsenal popped City 5-1 and Gabriel very much enjoyed laughing and celebrating in Haaland’s face.
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Judges at times proceeded with hearings before realizing the asylum seeker wasn’t in the room.
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Darwin issued a preliminary injunction on May 21 blocking enforcement of the regulations while the case proceeded.
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