come off
Example Sentences
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Barker has said that, in writing the film, he wanted to explore the fear of men “not saying the right thing, or not wanting to come off like a creep.”
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
"He hurt himself in the tackle and then he made the decision he had to come off, so that tells you that he himself knew it wasn't right."
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Most product prices have come off their peaks in April although prices are expected to remain elevated through the year-end, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
He would call that the “wheels come off the bus” scenario.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
When Marion, Sookie, and Vern returned, Vern hung on to Marion’s arm and moved slowly, but his eyes were wild like he’d just come off the Zipper at the Topsfield Fair.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
