dashed off

Example Sentences

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When she did show up, she gave a short speech, then dashed off quickly, only to be summoned back for a group photo.

From Washington Times • Dec. 3, 2023

One caregiver dashed off to grab frozen grapes and strawberries, which attracted more animals.

From New York Times • Aug. 8, 2023

At 7:15 p.m., the rider’s “spirited bay mare … dashed off at a rapid rate, bearing her burden towards the Gold State.”

From Washington Post • Aug. 10, 2022

It was why he’d dashed off in San Juan Capistrano to first place when he could have coasted toward a qualifying time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2022

Riccio quickly stuffed two of Barbarossa's bills into his pocket and dashed off.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke