be off
Example Sentences
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If signs of economic weakness are more obvious by the December meeting then he might be off the hook for standing pat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Fury's claim the bout could be off follows his post on social media earlier this month suggesting that Joshua, 36, was backing out of the fight, before calling for a third match-up with Oleksandr Usyk.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Marvell drops after so-so earnings fail to wow investors, while PayPal slumps after a report says its takeover may be off.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
He needs to be off the meds for at least 72 hours before he can be released, and he also needs to start displaying normal, wild behaviors, including aggression.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
She shared Matthias’s seat, glad to be off her feet for a while.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
