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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The energy company reports earnings Monday, while the off-price retail chain is on the docket for Thursday.
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Weddings are only available to book during the off-season months of May, June, September and October.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
The actor, 61, appeared on The View on Friday, May 1, to promote his role in the off-Broadway revival of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, when he was asked about his involvement in a recent documentary about Sheen, 60.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The outfielder’s at-bats were largely undisciplined, and judging by the entirety of his turbulent 2025 season, Veen clearly lacked the off-field maturity to be ready for his call-up.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Weddings are only available to book during the off-season months of May, June, September and October.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
The actor, 61, appeared on The View on Friday, May 1, to promote his role in the off-Broadway revival of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, when he was asked about his involvement in a recent documentary about Sheen, 60.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The outfielder’s at-bats were largely undisciplined, and judging by the entirety of his turbulent 2025 season, Veen clearly lacked the off-field maturity to be ready for his call-up.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
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“The off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20off. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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