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’s all still so new for a young player navigating a massive change on and off the field.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
"A family man, a valued friend, and one of the 1974 Invincibles, Fergus was an inspiration both on and off the pitch," said the Lions in a statement.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
This gene codes for proteins that function as switches that turn cell growth on and off.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
The lights blinked off and on and off again.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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