head off

Example Sentences

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I do not envy anyone who has found themselves in a position where they feel the need to preemptively head off charges of idolatry.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

“I had to prop myself against this foam spike in front of my colleagues and friends, and then have Winona come up and chop my head off, which was incredible,” Bower says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

They'll take it and head off in reasonable heart.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Regional leaders encouraged Trump on a call Saturday to accept a deal with Iran to head off serious damage to regional energy facilities, Gulf officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Then he opened his mouth like he was going to scream his head off, but he didn’t make a sound.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls