force off

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But ever since, he’s been a force off the edge for the Trojans’ defense, with three sacks and a fumble in two games.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2022

It took nearly a decade to get the Afghan air force off the ground, because of not just a lack of qualified pilots but also a dearth of mechanics who could read repair manuals.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 2019

Hoping to take stress and force off the left side of his body, Woods tinkered with his motion.

From Golf Digest • Apr. 4, 2019

Much like Carter’s critics, Eizenstat believes the president erred by holing up in the White House consumed by the impasse while taking even the theoretical threat of military force off the table.

From New York Times • Jun. 5, 2018

Prince Stahlberger had concentrated practically the whole of his naval force off Lowestoft, but a desperate battle was fought about seventy miles from the Texel, full details of which are not yet to hand.

From The Invasion by Le Queux, William