count off

Example Sentences

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I counted off seventy paces as I walked the entire length.

From Literature

In the game against the Lakers on Friday, Russell Westbrook counted off 10 seconds as well — not silently, and got the violation called.

From Seattle Times

Two girls drawing a clock in chalk on the schoolyard pavement counted off one, two, three in Manx: nane, jees, tree.

From New York Times

Blackborrow peeled a page from the calendar in the wardroom every morning, counting off the days.

From Literature

“The Railroad fire, the Junction fire,” said Rebecca Casey, who runs recreational activities, counting off the reasons on her fingers.

From Los Angeles Times