Example sentences of "[verb] [to-vb] off [prep] a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Words about words tend to float off into a mysterious space of their own — though I hope most of those we have used have been firmly pinned down . |
| 2 | However , the grouting can easily get discoloured and dirty-looking , so it might bc better to start off with a dark grouting from the beginning . |
| 3 | These appear to die off after a few weeks in the water , but this is not actually the case . |
| 4 | In addition , they can be made to break off under a large side load and in so doing , perhaps prevent further damage being done to the fuselage . |
| 5 | IT 'S GOING TO BE A VERY INTERESTING RACE , AND IT LOOKS as if IMPROV FROM LOTUS — WHICH REALLY GRABS WINDOWS BY THE THROAT — IS GOING TO GET OFF TO A FLYING START . |
| 6 | The first year of the new HCIMA programmes of study was shown to get off to a good start , with over 740 student enrolments . |
| 7 | ‘ We have got to get off to a good start and then maintain momentum , ’ said the 24-year-old Llewellyn . |
| 8 | In we were fortunate in that the time of the introduction of L M S coincided with the all too brief period when this group was in control of the Council and as the window of opportunity opened to get off to a flying start |
| 9 | ‘ He may decide to hold off for a few days and give steroids to develop the lungs , ’ Belinda suggested . |
| 10 | Things starting to ease off following a busy rush hour this morning . |
| 11 | An analyst yesterday said the issue ‘ is set to get off to a good start ’ . |
| 12 | He had badly wanted to sign off with a first victory in Adelaide and a record 10th in a single season . |
| 13 | In his billowing white surplice he looked like a dishevelled old bird struggling to take off in a high wind . |
| 14 | ‘ I feel dressed to sail off on a luxury cruise . ’ |
| 15 | ‘ I had to start off with a Japanese Top 40 guitar — inch high action ! |
| 16 | We have him bang to rights on the kiosk heist and Special Forces caught him redhanded holding up the auction room and trying to make off with a green canvas portmanteau . ’ |
| 17 | So we only we only need to start off with a third of that . |
| 18 | We need to get off to a good start in the league . |
| 19 | but we obviously have to cut off at a certain time to er get the accounts and audited in time . |