Sentence examples for gracious off from inspiring English sources

According to Joan Hall, editor of the Dictionary of American Regional English at the University of Wisconsin, the frequency of use of good grief and goodness gracious is running neck and neck, with good Lord and good gracious off the pace by half.

Carter embodied just about everything a baseball fan wants in a player: passionate about the game on the field and gracious off it.

Her competitor and sometime co-star Meryl Streep, a best actress nominee for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron Lady," has also repeatedly paid tribute to her fellow performers, a gracious-off that, along with the presence of the repeat nominees Glenn Close and Michelle Williams, makes the actress race one of the most interesting.

I gotta admit my parole officer for my final year was a sweetheart who miraculously didn't bother me or even threaten to lock me, but it wasn't like she gave me a gracious send off, congratulated me, or informed me of my freedom.

When Gabe Paul, the longtime baseball executive, left the Yankees after the 1977 World Series championship season to become part owner and operator of the Cleveland Indians, George Steinbrenner gave him a less than gracious send-off.

At the Baftas, Mad Max's award-winning costume designer came to the stage, made a gracious speech, walked off without outstaying her welcome – and was called a bag lady by the host for her troubles.

"For 15 years, Landon has thrilled us with his amazing abilities on the field and impressed us with his gracious approach off the field," said U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati.

Fans warmed to his gracious, almost shy off-track demeanor, which contrasted so sharply with his take-no-prisoners driving style.

The protesters make him look great: he comes off as gracious, witty, and tough all at once.

A gracious loser, he went off to seek the hand of Ferguson, the ultimate winner in English soccer for the past two decades.

Megan Terry shows off her gracious lines and radiates confidence throughout many challenging twists and turns -- with superb assist from the dashing Justin Genna, who pushes her right to the edge of her balances with great daring.