off year
noun
1
: a year in which no major election is held
2
: a year of diminished activity or production
an off year for auto sales
Examples of off year in a Sentence
It has been an off year for auto sales.
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The deals cap off years of struggles for Pizza Hut, which has weighed on Yum’s overall financial performance.
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Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Manny Machado, who is on a potential Hall of Fame track, but who also has seven years left on his $350 million contract, is either having an off year or is beginning his decline phase.
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Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2026
So enjoy these exceptions and hope 2026 is an off year.
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Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Until 2022, the city’s mayoral elections were held in off years with lower turnout, which was good for Republicans.
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David Weigel,
semafor.com,
13 May 2026
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Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Manny Machado, who is on a potential Hall of Fame track, but who also has seven years left on his $350 million contract, is either having an off year or is beginning his decline phase.
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Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2026
So enjoy these exceptions and hope 2026 is an off year.
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Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Until 2022, the city’s mayoral elections were held in off years with lower turnout, which was good for Republicans.
—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
13 May 2026
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“Off year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off%20year. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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