off-ramp
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of off-ramp
An Americanism dating back to 1950–55
Example Sentences
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Oxford added it’s still possible for an off-ramp and de-escalation of trade tensions ahead of the Sept. 8 deadline Canada set to impose levies on U.S. products.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
"But I think both sides will face significant pressure in the coming days to find an off-ramp," added Majerus, a trade lawyer with King & Spalding.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
The absence of fresh overnight escalations halted the global oil benchmark’s upward march, as investors hope leaders seek an off-ramp.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
He eventually rode the wrong way onto the northbound State Route 126 off-ramp, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Besides the lone bulb dangling from a pole at the end of the off-ramp, there weren’t any lights at all.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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