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

After a minute or two, wipe off any excess with a dry cloth.

From Washington Post • Nov. 11, 2022

I return, wipe off my tray, and start in on the pear.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini