be off
Example Sentences
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“Once a health event happens,” Judge said, “the option may be off the table entirely.”
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
The Chargers already ramped up their pass rush by selecting Miami’s Akheem Mesidor at No. 22, a player widely projected to be off the board by then.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
If and when Microsoft does find a successful formula for corporate AI, it will be off to the races.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
If that model is missing something, such as details about dark energy, unknown particles, or changes in gravity, its predictions for today's expansion could be off.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
“Much improved. We’ll take it from there tomorrow. I want everyone to be off book by the end of next week.”
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
