on and off
Example Sentences
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On-and-off industrial action began on 6 January before Unite members started an all-out strike on 11 March.
From BBC • Sep. 20, 2025
On-and-off showers remain possible after the wet and cold weekend, which brought significant rainfall — and some snow — across the Southland.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2025
On-and-off rain briefly lifted just as Dr. Goodall arrived, which one attendee, Jeff Horowitz, attributed to a phenomenon called “Jane Magic.”
From New York Times • Mar. 27, 2024
On-and-off showers are expected to bring rainfall totals of 1/2 inch to 1 inch, with the highest totals mostly confined to east King and Snohomish counties, the weather service said.
From Seattle Times • May 5, 2023
On-and-off rain in the early innings likely contributed to the low number, along with the Golden State Warriors hosting a playoff game against the Los Angeles Lakers in San Francisco.
From Washington Times • May 3, 2023
