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Almásy shelters Katharine in a cave and goes off to get help, eventually evading arrest and stealing an airplane to rescue her.

From Salon Jul. 28, 2026

Ganfield said there was a flash, similar to when a grenade goes off in a film.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

So, how can athletes return to elite-level sport after having an ICD fitted, what are the risks, and what happens when the device goes off?

From BBC Jun. 8, 2026

If the chuyka goes off, bus drivers are supposed to stop, let their passengers out and direct them to the nearest shelter.

From BBC May 31, 2026

She laughs, and a comfortable silence settles over the both of us until she goes off to get some lunch.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott



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