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

"I was 30 and had just come off a silver medal, what future path do I follow?"

From BBC • May 23, 2026

He would call that the “wheels come off the bus” scenario.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Wheeler is their only veteran point guard, and the 36-year-old will come off the bench and handle the ball, but the Sparks are buying into a less-defined backcourt.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

They don’t hurt; I have a feeling they will when they come off, though.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini