the off
noun
British
1
: the beginning of a race
2
: the very beginning
Right from the off, I knew she was against me.
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Outperforming some of them on the pitch is one thing, but Newcastle cannot yet overcome the off-field strength of the ‘Big Six’.
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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Gen Z isn't settling for traditionally budget-friendly destinations—they're choosing iconic, culture-rich cities during the off-season.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2025
New Sasquatch package increases the off-road ability of Bronco Sport’s Badlands and Outer Banks trim levels.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
On the off-day between the Yankees' series in Chicago and Houston, manager Aaron Boone was in Chapel Hill, watching as the Tar Heels were waxed 48-14 by the TCU Horned Frogs in Bill Belichick's debut as UNC's head coach.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Gen Z isn't settling for traditionally budget-friendly destinations—they're choosing iconic, culture-rich cities during the off-season.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2025
New Sasquatch package increases the off-road ability of Bronco Sport’s Badlands and Outer Banks trim levels.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
On the off-day between the Yankees' series in Chicago and Houston, manager Aaron Boone was in Chapel Hill, watching as the Tar Heels were waxed 48-14 by the TCU Horned Frogs in Bill Belichick's debut as UNC's head coach.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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“The off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20off. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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