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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.
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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
Still, the traits — big arm, mobile, able to make off-schedule throws — stood out.
—Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Turner was also known for making off-color remarks, earning him numerous nicknames, including the Mouth From The South and Captain Outrageous.
—Lee Cowan, CBS News, 6 May 2026
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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
Still, the traits — big arm, mobile, able to make off-schedule throws — stood out.
—Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Turner was also known for making off-color remarks, earning him numerous nicknames, including the Mouth From The South and Captain Outrageous.
—Lee Cowan, CBS News, 6 May 2026
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“Make off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20off. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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