come off
Example Sentences
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"It's constantly coming off, so a lot of paint is on the floor".
From BBC
But the technology can also make basic factual mistakes in reviews, expose sensitive information, exaggerate praise or criticism, or come off as generic and impersonal, undermining the boss’s relationship with the employee.
It found that slimmers who came off weight-loss injections regained their lost pounds four times faster than those who stopped a programme of conventional dieting and exercising.
From BBC
Sesko is yet to start in Carrick's six matches in charge but has come off the bench to net in three of his last four appearances with vital goals.
From Barron's
"The night the cloak came off," blazed a headline in the Indian Express newspaper.
From Barron's
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