How to Use the off in a Sentence

the off

noun

• Hawkins said the off-the-court distractions did not spill over to the team.
  — Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Mar. 2023
• Read on to start planning your trip to Italy in the off season.
  — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2024
• Green buried the off-balance shot and turned it into a four-point play.
  — Sportsday Staff, Dallas News, 30 Mar. 2023
• What the off week ahead brings, if anything, remains to be seen.
  — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2023
• But take the off day [Monday], enjoy it and get ready for a big series.
  — Marc Topkin, Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2024
• Padding stats and looking at the off season in Week 18.
  — Beryl Love, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024
• A lot of the sailors came in and the off-duty military came in, and one of the guys came up to the counter and exposed himself to her.
  — Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2023
• Sure, there are far bigger fish to fry for our leaders, but this city has always made room for the off-beat and whimsical.
  — Heather Knight, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Mar. 2023
• For the unversed, the off-roader scored four stage wins during its debut at the 2022 Dakar Rally and tore up the desert again in January.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2023
• The might of the Disney budget boost could be seen in multiple scenes, but we are also told the streamer was keen to be across plotlines from the off.
  — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 July 2024
• Our girls have really matured over the off season and have increased their lacrosse IQ and have a better grasp of the game overall.
  — Craig J. Clary, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2024
• Another stunning component were the tulle sleeves that softened the off-the-shoulder look.
  — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 5 Apr. 2023
• The two were college teammates at Concordia-St. Paul and training partners in the off-season.
  — Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2023
• The high-low style shows off your gorgeous gams and the off-the-shoulder silhouette gives this dress serious evening elegance.
  — Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 1 Apr. 2023
• Five of the access points are wheelchair accessible, and public parking is offered on the street (free in the off-season; various prices the rest of the year).
  — Lindsay Tigar, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2023
• Collier resigned after a decade last month and is expected to join the off-the-field staff at the University of South Alabama.
  — Ben Thomas | [e-mail], al, 2 Mar. 2023
• Cousins also takes some time to read and respond to letters from fans during the off day, an endearing moment during the series.
  — Safid Deen, USA TODAY, 14 July 2023
• The 5,400-square-foot building is slated to also be used for community events, rentals and meetings during the off season.
  — Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 31 May 2024
• Rodriguez, as well as many of his teammates, stayed in Florida for the off day following a three-game series against the Miami Marlins.
  — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 31 July 2023
• This blazer is ideal for the off-duty influencer uniform of a blazer, baseball cap, and loose-fitting jeans.
  — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Feb. 2023
• On the off day between the first two games, Sweeney hosted approximately 40 people for dinner at Mancini’s in St. Paul.
  — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 June 2024
• Designed by Emilia Wickstead, the off-white dress boasted a textured wool material and a unique fold-over, off-the-shoulder neckline.
  — Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2023
• In the off-season, the Wildcats recommitted to the fundamentals, defense in particular.
  — Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2023
• Houser had hoped to once again exit camp as a member of the starting rotation, but the off-season signing of Wade Miley essentially relegated him to a bullpen role.
  — Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2023
• The padded collar and tongue provide superior cushioning while the off-white color complements neutral looks.
  — Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2023
• There’s also a junior version to keep younger golfers motivated in the off season or to celebrate their latest accomplishment.
  — Amy Schlinger, wsj.com, 19 Dec. 2023
• Fire prevention zones — created in the off season — can help slow approaching blazes so that people can escape, and can also enable firefighters to gain control over some areas.
  — Ian Austen, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2023
• Warren’s 6-4 Jace Brown has been gaining momentum as a top prospect after his outstanding playoff run last season and continued development in the off season.
  — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2024
• Picking destinations during the off season can also be easier on your wallet.
  — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2024

Last Updated: 21 Dec 2024