come off

Example Sentences

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As they chatted on Discord, a platform favored by videogamers, Brundage was eager to get more information, but he didn’t want to come off as too serious and shut down the conversation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“In the end, we need volatility to come off before committing more capital,” they say.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

The wheels have come off for Aston Villa in a big way and Unai Emery was obviously right when he was so negative about his side's title hopes.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Though the technology can help managers express themselves more effectively, it can also make basic factual mistakes or come off as generic and impersonal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Otto tried hard not to let his surprise and confusion come off as insulting.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles