turned off
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Though the actual show is only a small element of the narrative, it turned off distributors, who argued they wouldn’t be able to market a comedy that involved such a delicate subject.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Children's profiles must be private by default with their location, camera and microphone turned off, and it should be easy for minors to block or mute users.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
Early on, sailors on the Lincoln and the Petersen said the Wi-Fi on the ships was turned off for around two months for operational security.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
They said more tankers have been leaving the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf with transponders turned off — known as “dark crossings” — with satellite coverage limited and ship-to-ship transfers increasing.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
She looked back down at her bowl and turned off the water, then snuck another look at Bernadette, who raised an eyebrow.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
