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

But his advisers’ mapped itinerary was continually sidetracked as Pérez dashed off to see new works that caught his eye.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2022

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

He said he alone drafted the statement he put out with 11 senators, which he said he dashed off on the flight back to Washington.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2022

“I’ll meet you at dinner,” he said to Ron and Hermione, and he dashed off upstairs.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling