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

The dairy worker in neighboring Larimer County said he, too, has had just gloves as protection, even when he has worked with sick animals — close enough for saliva to wipe off on him.

From Salon • Aug. 27, 2024

If there’s any trace of the past 20 years of residue on your fingerprints, like orange Cheetos stains you can’t wipe off, this job is not for you.

From Washington Post • Apr. 20, 2023

My mom said, “Do you want the chicken if I wipe off the sauce?” and he said, “No, thanks.”

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri