make off

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Recent Examples of make off According to police, one storage unit had been burglarized, with the thieves making off with nearly $100,000 in items. Dan Raby, CBS News, 2 June 2026 But in November, someone broke into their trailer, making off with a 1,500-gallon septic tank, a solar generator, a carport and thousands of dollars worth of tools. Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 22 May 2026 The suspects are accused of participating in at least 20 home burglaries, making off with wallets, high-end handbags, watches, jewelry and more, according to the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026 In Qing Dynasty-era China, a renowned warrior, Li Mu Bai (Chow Yun-Fat), tries to track down the bandit who ambushed Yu Shu Lien (Michelle Yeoh) and made off with Li Mu Bai’s Green Destiny sword. David Faris, TheWeek, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for make off
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Verb
  • In the top of the sixth with the Mets up 1-0 and the bases loaded, Lavender was brought in to get out of a jam for right-hander Christian Scott.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The suspect initially refused to get out of the car but was later detained.
    Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Government troops patrolled the streets, ambulances rushed to the victims, and residents ventured out assessing damage and clearing out bloodied clothes from the pavement.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Rain clouds clear out on Saturday and Sunday for a sunny weekend forecast.
    Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Lyonnes and Washington Spirit of the NWSL, Kang’s influence stretches across the global game, but it cannot be escaped that Putellas has dropped down from the highest level with this move.
    Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Jordan, who escapes relatively unscathed, is at once cowed and traumatized yet committed to vengeance.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

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“Make off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20off. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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