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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For example, swap heavy coats and boots for lighter layers and store the off-season items elsewhere.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
The league hasn’t announced any men’s players yet—and the men’s league is poised to be more disruptive to the NBA, where the off-season is short and the league would conflict.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 19 June 2026
Ben Sheppard, Jarace Walker, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Obi Toppin, and Pascal Siakam would certainly be above him in the off-ball guard/wing/forward rotation.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Some business owners celebrated the new district, which created new revenue streams for struggling farmers during the off-season.
—Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
The league hasn’t announced any men’s players yet—and the men’s league is poised to be more disruptive to the NBA, where the off-season is short and the league would conflict.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 19 June 2026
Ben Sheppard, Jarace Walker, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Obi Toppin, and Pascal Siakam would certainly be above him in the off-ball guard/wing/forward rotation.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Some business owners celebrated the new district, which created new revenue streams for struggling farmers during the off-season.
—Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
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“The off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20off. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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