Example sentences of "[modal v] [verb] off [prep] a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The no boundary proposal for the universe predicts the existence of a well-defined thermodynamic arrow of time because the universe must start off in a smooth and ordered state . |
| 2 | I 'd walk off to a respectful distance — I had no desire to listen to their conversation , there was nothing useful to pick up from that babble . |
| 3 | His meeting was not until the next morning , so he could switch off for a few hours . |
| 4 | Essentially the four areas are computational modelling , what contribution a do n't write these down because they 're not the same as the ones on the board , but it 's looking at the role of computational modelling in perception , although you could start off with a broader definition of it within cognitive psychology . |
| 5 | I still found the argument extraordinary , but I also had to take into account the fact that if Nigel retained this stance then the committee meeting would have to be postponed and the whole exercise would get off to a terrible start . |
| 6 | If he pleads guilty and begs for the mercy of the court , he may get off with a fine and deportation . |
| 7 | Temperatures will level off at a cool eight or nine degrees celsius , that 's forty six to forty eight fahrenheit- although it is Novemver , still cool for the time of year . |
| 8 | Tomorrow 's top temperatures , 10 Celsius , 50 Fahrenheit , but it will drop off to a cool 7 celsius , 45 Fahrenheit , accompanied by quite a strong north westerly wind . |
| 9 | Together with a partner , one lucky reader will jet off for a luxury £600 Paris weekend . |
| 10 | The idea of curriculum review has been brought into the schools ' arena , though whether it will take off as a regular and meaningful exercise seems doubtful . |
| 11 | According to some recent work of mine , the answer is that they will go off into a little baby universe of their own . |
| 12 | In the case of party , for example , par will start off at a higher activation level than party because of inhibition effects , but as the model begins to process , party will be sufficiently active to suppress tea … |
| 13 | These white athletes under such circumstances may start off at a psychological disadvantage . |