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

“Sheep” aspires for Spielbergian catharsis — one scene seems to consider itself an art-house take on “A.I. Artificial Intelligence” — but the human characters come off as mechanical as the little robot boy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

If the ball has come off an arm any goal should surely be disallowed.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Did it seem like something had come off your fastball?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

“She means it doesn’t come off, Dana,” he said quietly.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler