switch off
Example Sentences
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Iran's energy ministry urged citizens to reduce electricity use and switch off air conditioners in peak hours after the power grid came under strain.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
In the new study, researchers used genome editing to switch off the gene responsible for producing dihydroflavonol 4-reductase, an enzyme involved in a critical step just before anthocyanins are formed in red lettuce.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 15, 2026
New RNA-based drugs target the genetic instructions inside cells to lower cholesterol or blood pressure, while therapies based on Crispr, a gene-editing technology, will permanently switch off genes that drive heart disease.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
A UK government consultation on whether to set a minimum age for social media ends on Tuesday, with ministers also considering other measures including requiring platforms to switch off addictive features.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
“Oh!” my mom exclaims, reaching to switch off the burner and uncover the pot as the water comes streaming down the sides.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
