go off

Example Sentences

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I wish I’d bought one of the remaining 1966 Thunderbird convertibles that didn’t go off the cliff after “Thelma & Louise” wrapped.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“It helps develop souls to be fully fledged human beings who feel like they can go off into the world and be the best versions of themselves,” Groban says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

My daughter won’t go off to college in the fall without the proper documents.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Somewhat controversially, Doku had to go off the pitch for 30 seconds despite Keane having been booked.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

I did not feel in my holiday mood to-day, and I had no wish to go off with Jasper to the Happy Valley and come to the cove and throw stones in the water.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier