Example sentences of "be [vb pp] off at a " in BNC.
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| 1 | Injection pipettes are made in exactly the same way as holding pipettes except that they are broken off at a smaller internal diameter . |
| 2 | The tail , when bitten , may then be broken off at a weak spot near the base , where there is a slight constriction . |
| 3 | These can only be sold off at a loss . |
| 4 | Special Branch had warned that political violence was a possibility as the communists were planning to disrupt the meeting ; they allegedly had plans to locate the main power switch so that the lights could be cut off at a favourable moment . |
| 5 | The Allies then presented Germany with a bill for US & dollar 32 billion to be paid off at a rate of & dollar 500 million dollars per year . |
| 6 | The move followed stone-throwing by dozens of people after two youths disputed the fare when they were dropped off at a pub . |
| 7 | In effect the process of consultation and decision was cut off at a point where the situation was changing rapidly and when the leading contenders for office had in fact agreed to express their willingness to serve under Mr R. A. Butler . |