Etymology
Origin of offscreen
Example Sentences
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Fortunately, Byrne’s professional life is rich enough to require no offscreen embroidery.
From Los Angeles Times
Offscreen, a woman’s voice wonders, “What does this say about 2026?”
From Salon
Richardson and Clarke developed a similar friendship offscreen.
From Los Angeles Times
He stayed on set all day, even when he was offscreen, “and rehearsed with me as well. He really showed up in a way that not all actors do.”
From Los Angeles Times
Rian, you make a really bold decision in “Wake Up Dead Man,” where the signature character of the series, Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc, is offscreen for much of the first 45 minutes or so of the movie.
From Los Angeles Times
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