turns off
Example Sentences
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The company, for instance, can pinpoint the location of a ship that turns off its GPS transponder—if it uses its navigation radar.
From Barron's ● May 7, 2026
My sister who holds greater willpower than any of us, said she limits herself to “X minutes a day,” then turns off her phone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 12, 2026
The car, however, has a feature that automatically turns off the engine after one hour of idling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2026
However, “If AI compresses those margins even modestly, the equity math changes violently. A few turns off the multiple at elevated starting valuations is not a trim. It is an amputation,” Innes said.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 16, 2026
“Okay, I’m going to bed. I’m going to bed, Nate,” and she turns off the kitchen light, reachable from the futon, and kisses me on the forehead.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
