on and off
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The actor also said she’s been enjoying the spring weather in Paris, where she has lived on and off for years.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
The townhouse bounced on and off the market in the months after that date, before it was relisted with the lower price of $21.5 million in November 2025.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
J1007+3540 stands out because it clearly shows multiple cycles of activity, indicating that its central black hole has switched on and off over long periods.
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
Following more than 300 hours of searching, divers finally spotted the blinking of the miner's torch light, which Zapata had turned on and off to alert them to his location.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
She briskly explained how to manage a crowd of customers getting on and off various floors and going in different directions.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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