off the hook
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Lauryn Hill is off the hook as Essence takes blame for a set that wrapped after 3:30 a.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
Mrs Marple aka Hart wasn't going to let her off the hook that easily, however, noting how Fry's argument the previous night had contradicted that of the innocent but now sadly now departed My'la.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Colts offensive lineman Matt Goncalves also should be off the hook for his fine of $8,847 for a similar celebration during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs on the same day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
If signs of economic weakness are more obvious by the December meeting then he might be off the hook for standing pat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
“We went to the shelter,” I explained, letting Mr. Ray off the hook.
From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds
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