head off

Example Sentences

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Experts analyze what it would take to head off disaster.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Keir Starmer has said he will prove his doubters wrong in a speech designed to head off a leadership challenge following his party's heavy election losses.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Moreira da Silva said moving just an average of five vessels a day of fertilisers and related raw materials through the strait would head off the crisis for farmers.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

It is important and inspirational and hopefully encourages others to pick up their pens or head off to do some crate digging or other cultural archeology.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

From out on the front step, J.W began barking his head off.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck