dashed off

Example Sentences

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When she did show up, she gave a short speech, then dashed off quickly, only to be summoned back for a group photo.

From Washington Times • Dec. 3, 2023

But his advisers’ mapped itinerary was continually sidetracked as Pérez dashed off to see new works that caught his eye.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2022

But Alowais alertly dashed off his line to break the play up deep in the box.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2022

At 7:15 p.m., the rider’s “spirited bay mare … dashed off at a rapid rate, bearing her burden towards the Gold State.”

From Washington Post • Aug. 10, 2022

Caked with filthy mud and trailing broken spears, they dashed off along the ditch.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques