came off
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Treasury yields came off the recent highs as energy prices declined in June, but there’s also been a steady barrage of longer-duration corporate-debt issuance from the “hyperscalers” of the artificial-intelligence spending race.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Gutiérrez was a starter against South Africa and South Korea, while Vargas came off the bench to help preserve the 1-0 lead over South Korea.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
Greer came off as a technocrat who paid attention and engaged respectfully while taking notes during dialogues with them, the people said, adding that Greer acknowledged Mexico’s strategic role in North American supply chains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
But Socolow came off as masterful at synthesizing energy challenges and environmental concerns, and Pacala brought deep knowledge of how carbon moves between Earth’s atmosphere, land and oceans.
From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026
Aunt Mary got me some new things, for I came off in such a hurry I wasn’t half ready.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
