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spin-off

[spin-awf, -of] / ˈspɪnˌɔf, -ˌɒf /


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Grande starred as Glinda the good witch in the Wizard of Oz spin-off, while Slater portrayed Boq Woodsman, who is later turned into the Tin Man.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Then I heard they’re doing this spin-off and it’s starring Christine Baranski and Rose Leslie and Cush Jumbo — pretty much everybody but me.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Originally there were discussions to have a spin-off series with a whole new set of characters going to Royal Prep, the school Sofia graduated from in the first series.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

He first played the sharp-suited but dim-witted character on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" before getting a spin-off, "The Colbert Report."

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“This is it. It’s happening. You’re going to reach out, right? This is amazing. Hollywood will make a movie about you two. And a Netflix spin-off about your gay children.”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera




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