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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Meredith Wilshere, 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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Assistant general manager Adam Simon will represent the Heat in the off-camera drawing room.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
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Meredith Wilshere, 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
Zuccarello jumped in with a thorough explanation of the off-ice mentorship that fuels their on-ice success.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2026
Assistant general manager Adam Simon will represent the Heat in the off-camera drawing room.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
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“The off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20off. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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