Sentence examples for off the measure from inspiring English sources

But online or off, the measure of a tool's value is it usefulness to the people it is meant to reach.

But Mr Netanyahu, who was abroad when Mr Beilin's bill passed by 50 votes to 45 (it will need 61 votes in later stages), is confident that his presence and persuasion will see off the measure next time it comes up.

For that to happen, the full Legislature and the governor have to sign off on the measure.

Though it lacks the lobbying muscle of heavy industries like coal or steel, the flower industry is marshaling its members to hold off the measures.

Shortly after Barack Obama signed off the measures on Thursday it emerged that rating agency Standard & Poors had warned on the outlook for the Russian economy amid escalating tensions over Ukraine.

You will get more than a ½ teaspoon of salt, so make sure to use a knife to level off the measuring spoon.

When they meet again on Wednesday, they are expected to sign off on the measures and raise the stakes.

Brussels, however, has held off on the measures, pending passage in Congress of new tax legislation that would eliminate the subsidies.

Place a ruler along your T-square and measure off the amount you wish to remove.

Nonetheless, Mr. Singer said he had held off reintroducing the measure because he wanted to ensure that civil rights and zoning concerns were addressed.

Playing one of the most challenging non-conference schedules paid off in the measure used heavily by the NCAA tournament selection committee.