turn off

Example Sentences

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I had to turn off automatic Pittsburgh Penguins updates during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, because the Sports app was repeatedly sharing developments before I saw them on my streaming package.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

Travel-industry executives have nonetheless been upbeat on demand, even as elevated oil prices cut into profits and higher airfares threaten to turn off travelers.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

“We don’t want to turn off any money. What we want to do is ensure that people are taking fraud seriously. We want to protect Medicaid, we want to protect Medicare,” Vance said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

But LIV’s future is on the brink now that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which bankrolled the entire operation, has decided to turn off the funding tap after this season.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

I stumble into the bathroom, turn off the light, close the door.

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