Example sentences of "be [vb pp] [to-vb] off the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This can be adjusted to close off the flow when the temperature is sufficient . |
| 2 | The Bullock Report clearly stated in 1975 : ‘ No child should be expected to cast off the language and culture of the home as he ( or she ) crosses the school threshold … |
| 3 | Some researchers think that scanning microscopes could eventually be used to read off the sequence of amino acids that form DNA . |
| 4 | ‘ I do n't want to sound sinister , but it could equally well be used to trigger off the detonator in an explosive device being carried by an American Air Force bomber . ’ |
| 5 | Then the throat would be cut to drain off the blood to make into black puddings — I was n't too good with the blood either , but it was tasty afterwards . |
| 6 | This means that the SPR is left in the ‘ Replied to ’ state until the authorised work has been completed , at which time an SSR should be generated to close off the SPR and inform users of the change . |
| 7 | This means that the SPR is left in the ‘ Replied to ’ state until the authorised work has been completed , at which time an SSR should be generated to close off the SPR and inform users of the change . |
| 8 | If I did marry Parr , and had two little children and made a lovely home , I 'd be allowed to run off the rails a bit , so long I was discreet . |
| 9 | Hinged doors opening outwards from floor level facilitate easy cleaning and the hutch must be constructed to stand off the floor , preferably on legs , to ensure that urine and surplus drinking water drain away easily so that the floor remains dry . |