wipe off

Example Sentences

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I tried to stay calm and told her to use her blouse to wipe off the blood.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

It’s the type of swagger an opponent can’t wait to wipe off a coach’s mug, but good luck with that.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

The dairy worker in neighboring Larimer County said he, too, has had just gloves as protection, even when he has worked with sick animals — close enough for saliva to wipe off on him.

From Salon • Aug. 27, 2024

For all these reasons, Public Health’s formal recommendation is to run a shoes-free household and to wipe off pets’ paws before they come inside.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2023

Dr. Malone gave her a tissue to wipe off the gel, and folded up the wires.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman