let off
Example Sentences
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The Justice Department says companies aren’t being let off easy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
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
And Ireland were let off the hook when Lynagh's try was ruled out because of Tommaso Menoncello's forward pass to the Benetton wing.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2026
“Come along, Crow,” Miss Maggie said, nodding to the dockmaster as we continued on toward the ferry that was tied up and napping, waiting to be let off her leash again.
From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk
