Sentence examples for supposed off from inspiring English sources

Wage theft is a pervasive problem in the United States, and it takes many forms: failure to pay the minimum hourly wage; failure to pay overtime wages ("time and a half"); shortchanging workers on the real number of hours worked, or failing to count time spent on supposed "off the clock" activities like preparation or clean-up; and failing to pay workers at all, particularly immigrant workers.

People talk work even for fun in their supposed off-hours, trading industry gossip in low-key spots like Philz Coffee or the Old Pro, a sports bar, in Palo Alto, said Amy Andersen, who runs Linx Dating, a Menlo Park-based dating and social network that caters to high-earning tech executives.

Last year as a New York Yankee he took an openhanded swing at the Los Angeles Angels Torii Hunter aa supposed off-the-field friend that incited a bench-clearing brawl.

It is immediately, and surprisingly, easy to talk to her about subjects one might have supposed were off limits.

Politicians are struggling with the supposed trade-off between growth and conservation.

Coupled with a sound-effects man, Mr. Zacherle would spoof the film being shown and interact with his supposed sidekicks off-screen.

But even those Americans who think the supposed trade-off between privacy and security is "worth it" need to ponder all the likely consequences.

There's a running commentary on the supposed trade-off between funny and meaningful, but the trio are bold enough to try to be both.

It was supposed to be off-off-Broadway, then it got cancelled.

I had already crossed a line there, I suppose, throwing off the mantle of authority.

Devolution was also supposed to kill off Scottish nationalism.