marked off
Example Sentences
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At the hospital in Rwampara, one of the epicentres of a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a simple plastic strip marked off the isolation centre for patients, yet to be built.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
The incident happened about half a block south of a perimeter that had been marked off for the Marathon Burger location’s grand opening, sending bystanders scrambling, according to ABC7.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2026
The fights mostly carried on without much reaction, except for some light grumbling as the guys marked off the matches where they’d put money on the wrong fighter.
From Slate ● Oct. 31, 2024
The jungle areas that have been searched have been marked off with tape and whistles have been left in case the children come across those areas and can use them to call help.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 1, 2023
She saw a kitchen garden below, planted in neat squares marked off in red brick; a profusion of herbs staked out territory directly below her window.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
