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Recent Examples of tee off
After constantly pushing his opponent back, Djokovic could then tee off from the ground.
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
In the second half, the avalanche came because the Patriots, having expanded their lead, could tee off.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
If the Patriots get out to an early lead, then outside linebackers K’Lavon Chaisson, Anfernee Jennings, Elijah Ponder and Harold Landry (if healthy), can tee off on those tackles.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter is too good to let Sean Payton and Bo Nix just tee off on Sunday, and here’s betting Los Angeles takes a similar approach to Kansas City and tries to keep the lid on the Broncos’ passing game.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
In the second half, the avalanche came because the Patriots, having expanded their lead, could tee off.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
If the Patriots get out to an early lead, then outside linebackers K’Lavon Chaisson, Anfernee Jennings, Elijah Ponder and Harold Landry (if healthy), can tee off on those tackles.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter is too good to let Sean Payton and Bo Nix just tee off on Sunday, and here’s betting Los Angeles takes a similar approach to Kansas City and tries to keep the lid on the Broncos’ passing game.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tee off
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Imagine the type of conviction Jon-Eric Sullivan must have in Kadyn Proctor to have his first-round selection disappoint, if not anger most of his South Florida fan base?—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Trump faces record-low approval ratings, while Washington’s war on Iran, which has sent US gasoline prices spiking, has further angered voters.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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She has also been criticized for not raising her voice on Selection Sundays, as if a conference commissioner could rant and rave more teams in the Field of 68.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Santat’s illustrations begin with straightforward, muted sincerity and become brighter, busier, and more gleeful—filling every corner of the page—as Sharpson’s narrator becomes ever more unhinged, ranting about fish spies, fish disguises, and fish taking over the world.—
Elise Broach,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The musical — a rock-and-raunch, goth-and-gay parody of cheesy, mid-century horror/sci-fi flicks — was created by Richard O’Brien (book, music, lyrics and who performed as the snarling butler Riff Raff).—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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The talks planned for Saturday come as much of the world is on edge over a war that has snarled crucial energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz, clouded the global economic picture and left thousands dead across the Middle East.—
Munir Ahmed,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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But Brown has seemed to often be frustrated by his role in the team’s offense, which continued last fall as his production dipped and the offense as a whole sputtered.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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The museum’s original buildings, designed by William Pereira and completed in 1965, sputtered soon after opening.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
24 Apr. 2026
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On October 10, 1957, a raging inferno swept through the core of Unit 1 nuclear reactor at Windscale, Cumberland (now Sellafield, Cumbria) for three days.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The raging fire broke out on Schley Street in Newark.—
John Dias,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Ratings rose, and critics raved.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Droves of Amazon shoppers rave about this now-$30 tote that’s made from durable faux leather, with many using it as their trusty work bag.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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And those who stuck around vented their frustrations one last time as Carson Benge flew out for the final out of a long day in Queens.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Want to vent about something or show off your cool dog?—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Some neighbors fulminated against the university, arguing that the extra events would bring more noise and traffic, and that the property tax-exempt institution would not pay its fair share.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Predictably, Khomeini fulminated about Carter’s visit.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Tee off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tee%20off. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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