off year
noun
1
: a year in which no major election is held
2
: a year of diminished activity or production
an off year for auto sales
Examples of off year in a Sentence
It has been an off year for auto sales.
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Scott’s three consecutive razor-thin wins have all come in off years (2010, 2014 and 2018), and this is not only a presidential election year, but Kamala Harris is closing in on Donald Trump in Florida.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2024
Despite an off year, Montgomery again will be a candidate for a spot in the starting rotation behind Zac Gallen and Kelly (assuming his option is accepted) and along with left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez and right-handers Brandon Pfaadt, Ryne Nelson, Slade Cecconi.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
If the projections hold, FX could do the unthinkable, topping Emmy juggernauts Netflix and HBO (which is having an off year with most of its top contenders in-between seasons) to claim the top spot among networks and platforms.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2024
The hope is that rising wages and prices can help the country shake off years of economic weakness.
—Laura He, CNN, 2 Aug. 2024
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2024
Despite an off year, Montgomery again will be a candidate for a spot in the starting rotation behind Zac Gallen and Kelly (assuming his option is accepted) and along with left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez and right-handers Brandon Pfaadt, Ryne Nelson, Slade Cecconi.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
If the projections hold, FX could do the unthinkable, topping Emmy juggernauts Netflix and HBO (which is having an off year with most of its top contenders in-between seasons) to claim the top spot among networks and platforms.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2024
The hope is that rising wages and prices can help the country shake off years of economic weakness.
—Laura He, CNN, 2 Aug. 2024
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“Off year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off%20year. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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