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gotten off

VERB

depart

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alight blow disembark escape exit pull out quit

WEAK

descend dismount go go away leave light retire withdraw

Antonyms

STRONGEST

arrive come come in continue persevere remain stay

Example Sentences

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“Today’s signal: that’s on the back burner now, not that it’s ever gotten off the ground,” Haines said in a note.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

“I didn’t get a final say, but Masali was incredible. She had just gotten off a plane from South Africa and it was a real lesson in auditioning for me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Any number above 50 signals the economy is expanding, but the soft readings in February suggest the new year has gotten off to a slow start.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

Earnings season has gotten off to a solid start, with about 165 S&P 500 index companies having already released results.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

Ben liked to keep them always on hand, but recently, they’d gotten off schedule and run out.

From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder