off the air
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Khaled Al-Badri, a Kuwaiti man in his fifties, told AFP he started turning off the air conditioning before leaving his house and switching off the outdoor lights.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
He’s always known that if they take you off the air, you’ve got nothing.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
Isaacman’s jet helped kick off the air show, which lasted for hours and included flyovers from a range of U.S. military fighter, bomber and cargo aircraft.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
Jackson: And we’ve never been off the air.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
As if reading my thoughts, Mr. McShane turned off the air conditioner and powered down the windows.
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
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