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Her signature looks on and off stage made her one of entertainment's most recognisable stars.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Aerial footage from an NBC LA helicopter showed the driver running red lights and stop signs on surface streets before getting on and off Interstate 405 and pulling into an Arco gas station.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Andrew Robertson is a smart signing on and off the pitch, while Marcos Senesi is another good deal on a free transfer from Bournemouth.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
The rain falling Monday on the area -- with more forecast on and off throughout the week -- was a welcome development.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
I’m always hopping on and off the bench, pacing back and forth, rattling the safety fence, and spitting sunflower seeds.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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