head off

Example Sentences

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“It’ll look like we’re going to take the cash and head off into the sunset.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Officials from the U.S. and Iran held a first round of talks last week, and Trump has indicated that he is open to making a deal with Tehran to head off military action.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

He indicated that the hearing was an attempt to head off disagreements before he regains the power to enforce his order.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

With its diminished resources, the SEC has increased incentives for potential defendants to engage with the agency and potentially head off enforcement actions.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

We had just about finished eating when all at once Rowdy came tearing out from under the porch, bawling his head off.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls