on and off
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Alibaba doesn’t have a contract with the Pentagon and has been on and off the list before.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
It is not the first time the station has had to deal with this problem - the cracks responsible have persisted on and off for around six years.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
This gene codes for proteins that function as switches that turn cell growth on and off.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
Originally listed for $32 million in July 2023, the 13,000-square-foot home with a plethora of luxurious amenities has bounced on and off the market ever since, each time with a significant price reduction.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
She hands him a red wool scarf, the one she has been knitting on and off.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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