tip-off

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But even before the first-round games tip off this week, Scheyer’s team has already made history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Because companies cannot and do not disclose information that would tip off rivals and allow objective assessment of their long-term prospects, emotion rules.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

When his team tip off at London's Copper Box Arena there will be relief, but also lingering uncertainty.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

The game, which was slated to tip off at 7:30 p.m. at Crypto.com Arena, will be rescheduled at a later date.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025

She cracked the tip off a pod, pulled the string, snapped the casing open, slid her thumb inside the slithery shell, and added the peas to the mound in the bowl between her knees.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago