off-ramp
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of off-ramp
An Americanism dating back to 1950–55
Example Sentences
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On the flip side, if a diplomatic off-ramp is found, the world faces a situation where sanctioned oil that has built up on water could find its way to pricing hubs.
Kumu Maka takes the very next off-ramp.
From Literature
When the court turned to Cook’s counsel, Paul Clement, justices appeared less focused on choosing between the parties than on identifying a legal off-ramp.
From Barron's
When the court turned to Cook’s counsel, Paul Clement, justices appeared less focused on choosing between the parties than on identifying a legal off-ramp.
From Barron's
While Europe is still hoping for a diplomatic off-ramp, it also appears to be willing to defend itself in a more aggressive way given the apparent lack of room to negotiate away Denmark’s rights to the territory.
From Barron's
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