wipe off

Example Sentences

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I tried to stay calm and told her to use her blouse to wipe off the blood.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

It’s the type of swagger an opponent can’t wait to wipe off a coach’s mug, but good luck with that.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

Massage the oil in and wipe off the excess.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2023

After a minute or two, wipe off any excess with a dry cloth.

From Washington Post • Nov. 11, 2022

“Comb your hair and wipe off the makeup. The kohl has run down on your cheeks. I’ll say something we ate in the cinema made you sick.”

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan