goes off

Example Sentences

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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

Switzerland’s Sandoz sees Canada and Brazil markets as testing grounds before semaglutide goes off patent in Europe and the U.S. in the 2030s.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

"Our supply goes off all the time," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

You think it’s going to be sexy, or comedic, or dangerous, it goes off into a different direction.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

The first bell goes off, and through the windows, we can see kids hustling to get to class before the tardy bell.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish