work off

Example Sentences

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Then, in 1913, he blithely sent the work off to an upstart exhibition in New York City, the Armory Show.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

King's pioneering work off the court paid off: women now receive equal prize money to the men at each of the four majors.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

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

Boy Kavalier forces Hermit to become his employee in exchange for remaining with his sister, and so he can work off the cost of an artificial lung Prodigy put inside him to save his life.

From Salon • Aug. 31, 2025

She was moving all over the house, opening and shutting doors, even moving furniture around to work off anger.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut