off the air

phrase

of a radio or television station, etc.
: not broadcasting
The station is now off the air.

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After briefly keeping Kimmel off the air, the network reversed course, and opted instead to fight the FCC on its equal time inquiry into The View. Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 July 2026

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“Off the air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off%20the%20air. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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