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spin-off

[spin-awf, -of] / ˈspɪnˌɔf, -ˌɒf /


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The NBCUniversal spin-off is envisioned as a tax-free transaction for shareholders, providing a short-term buffer from deal-making to preserve that structure.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

The project is considered a representative spin-off case in which defense research has been adapted for civilian use.

From Science Daily Jul. 2, 2026

Comcast said it expects the tax-free spin-off in approximately one year and that it will hold up to 19.9% of NBCUniversal at the outset.

From MarketWatch Jun. 29, 2026

The Mandalorian and Grogu, Disney's latest big-budget Star Wars spin-off, has yet to double its $165m cost.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

“This is it. It’s happening. You’re going to reach out, right? This is amazing. Hollywood will make a movie about you two. And a Netflix spin-off about your gay children.”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

Every one of Disney’s remakes and spin-offs of its animated hits has been a naked cash grab.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

The part earned her an Annie Award for best voice acting in an animated feature production and she continued to voice the character in later spin-offs.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

The upcoming slate is ambitious: a Mandalorian feature film, a new season of Ahsoka, a Darth Maul-centered animated series and several additional series and spin-offs are scheduled for release across Disney+ and theaters.

From Salon Jan. 18, 2026

Since its inception, “Call of Duty” has spawned dozens of sequels and spin-offs across various consoles and platforms, most recently “Call of Duty: Black Ops 7,” released in November.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 22, 2025

By 1980, the Lisp Machine project had generated two commercial spin-offs.

From Free as in Freedom: Richard Stallman's Crusade for Free Software by Williams, Sam




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