turn off

Example Sentences

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Authorities say the fire started in the carport after Hales, 46, failed to turn off a propane tank to a stove she was using to make tortilla chips and left it on overnight.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Days later, Kate and Andy made the difficult decision to turn off Ann's life support.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

For example, a protein might briefly activate, then turn off, and later switch on again.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

Middle Eastern producers have started to turn off production because they have nowhere to put the oil.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

I turn off the corpomonitor in his suit, ensuring they can’t track him either, and place a helmet on his head.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera