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Lay-off

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of layoff. alt-of, alternative

    "Pogba zipped a pass to Cavani and his lay-off went to the ever-lurking Fernandes. Once more, his return ball to Cavani was instant, and the Uruguayan smacked home for his 11th goal this season."

Etymology

Deverbal from lay off.

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