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Recent Examples of make off
The suspects made off with jewelry and firearms in two vehicles — a black BMW sedan and a yellow Lamborghini Urus, the station reported.
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Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
Police officers responded to Patriot Fuels at 719 Boston Post Road on Feb. 21 on the report of an armed robbery and learned that a man wearing blue surgical gloves and a surgical mask had just allegedly made off with about $3,000, according to the Milford Police Department.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
The men are accused of making off with $19,000 in cash and about $25,000 in jewelry, along with the family’s five iPhones, officers said and WCAU reported.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2025
However, gains made off that announcement were erased by Trump's later confirmation of forthcoming 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
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Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
Police officers responded to Patriot Fuels at 719 Boston Post Road on Feb. 21 on the report of an armed robbery and learned that a man wearing blue surgical gloves and a surgical mask had just allegedly made off with about $3,000, according to the Milford Police Department.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
The men are accused of making off with $19,000 in cash and about $25,000 in jewelry, along with the family’s five iPhones, officers said and WCAU reported.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2025
However, gains made off that announcement were erased by Trump's later confirmation of forthcoming 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make off
Verb
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The report states that the vehicle came to a stop and the teen -- wearing a tactical helmet and vest -- got out of the front passenger door and initially crouched on the ground.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Mar. 2025
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After hitting the guardrail, the truck flipped over and Griffith got out and ran away, leading law enforcement authorities on a chase, according to Gulluni.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
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But a closer look revealed the Raiders have a clear out after 2026.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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This is why Liverpool will continue to build on their success, even after Salah leaves, while United will have to clear out their whole team again after this season.—
Ciarán McArdle,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2025
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Ray reportedly pushed the Uber driver to the ground, and the pair escaped.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Make off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20off. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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