go off

Example Sentences

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They’ll also guarantee more opportunities for the president to go off message.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

“It helps develop souls to be fully fledged human beings who feel like they can go off into the world and be the best versions of themselves,” Groban says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

My daughter won’t go off to college in the fall without the proper documents.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

But there’s nothing like listening to your tiny baby screaming on the other side of the door while waiting for a timer to go off so you can go comfort them.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

‘You have to mix, meet children your own age. You need people to see you as part of the family. Try to fit in. Don’t go off wandering too far, any of you.’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler