on and off
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"He is a proven winner at the highest level over a long period and is someone who can be a big player for us, both on and off the pitch."
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
“It’s not as simple as switching on and off a plug,” Trivedi said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
There was a fake boat onstage and the chorus was jumping on and off of it, singing, “Huzzah!”
From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin
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