come off
Example Sentences
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Barker has said that, in writing the film, he wanted to explore the fear of men “not saying the right thing, or not wanting to come off like a creep.”
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
Most product prices have come off their peaks in April although prices are expected to remain elevated through the year-end, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Looking at photos in court, his father, Paul Willis, said he thought some straps holding the cab on his son's vehicle had come off "of their own accord".
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Hernandez understands that allowing them to vote in municipal elections might come off as an insult to the memory of civil rights activists who lost their lives fighting for that right for Black Americans.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
The only time Harry and Malfoy had faced each other in a Quidditch match, Malfoy had definitely come off worse.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
