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work off

VERB
get rid of by work or effort
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VERB
pay back by working
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Long before Bad Bunny became one of the most popular artists in the world, Beltrán devoted his work off the field to helping Puerto Rican youths and promoting his island.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

What to Do: Rent a pontoon boat on Lake Wallenpaupack, then work off the camp-candy crash with a hike through Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

Sanchez added in Cyprus that "we don't work on the basis of emails, we work off official documents and the position that the United States government has set out in this case".

From Barron's Apr. 24, 2026

Wissa's record in front of goal, his ability to plug in and his work off the ball made him an attractive proposition for Newcastle, who only had one player hit double figures last season.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2025

I was doing well at keeping work off my mind until I noticed his younger sister with her hands on the slats of her crib, looking out.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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