go off

Example Sentences

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Every year I was there, I got more ambitious and I wanted to go off and create my own show and have a bigger part as an actor and everything.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 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

Brent crude for June delivery falls 3.4% to go off the board at $114.01 a barrel, bringing it closer to the $110.40 for the July contract.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“You not some happy-go-lucky kid anymore. You one grown man. You a father. No can be flighty, go off anywhere you like. You need for provide Clara with stability.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila