turn off

Example Sentences

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Authorities say the fire started in the carport after Hales, 46, failed to turn off a propane tank to a stove she was using to make tortilla chips and left it on overnight.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Days later, Kate and Andy made the difficult decision to turn off Ann's life support.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

They had better hope their bankers don’t turn off the taps, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

For example, a protein might briefly activate, then turn off, and later switch on again.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

He had schoolkids sign pledges to turn off the TV and devote two hours to their homework each night.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama