let off
Example Sentences
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The tech professional is a member of Jakarta's "Playing Community", a group that gathers after work every Friday to let off steam in ways not usually associated with grown-ups.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
He needed to let off a little steam.
From Slate ● Apr. 6, 2026
Stellantis parking scofflaws today don’t receive a fine and are typically let off with a warning, employees say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
Flares were let off, ticker tape flickered in the air and a stunning tifo rose from the terraces with an accompanying banner reading "For my town, for my club".
From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2025
That only feels like being let off a hook.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
