cast off
Example Sentences
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In addition, having cast off the rule of Spain’s Catholic monarchy, the newly formed Dutch Republic espoused a greater, though still incomplete, sense of religious tolerance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
In the past, many media spinoffs were viewed largely as efforts to cast off declining or unwanted assets.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Japan has cast off lost decades of deflation to join the rest of the developed world in modest inflation, currently running near 3%.
From Barron's ● Jan. 8, 2026
Comcast opted to cast off the still-profitable cable channels, except for the perennially popular Bravo!, as Wall Street has soured on the business, which has been contracting amid a consumer shift to streaming.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 5, 2026
“We don't have a ticket,” Prosper whispered when the fully loaded boat cast off.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
