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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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It was not just Cherki's wizardry with the ball that impressed Maresca, but his work off it.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

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

That demeanour off the pitch was reflected in some brilliant performances on the pitch - great goals, leadership, flair, composure under pressure and more work off the ball than I've ever seen from him.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

But changes to home and auto insurance policies can take months to be approved, and regulators typically work off historic data, so profits can take a long time to filter through to prices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026

Besides, it was my debt to work off.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool




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