off-line

Example Sentences

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Declining refining capacity causes supply shortfalls and price spikes whenever a unit goes off-line, whether because of maintenance or equipment failures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Esmeralda Egurrola, of Tucson, noticed on Monday that her three motion-activated cameras appeared off-line.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2023

But, even after an off-line throw from Betts in right, Smith was able to haul in the ball and lunge toward the plate, tagging Kiermaier on the knee just before he slid in.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 26, 2023

Caroline Abrahams, charity director at Age UK, said there should always be an off-line payment option to avoid excluding older people and others without a smartphone.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2023

My favorite teacher, Miss Kirker, always stressed that when conducting research, we should use various sources, both on- and off-line.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas