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Recent Examples of make off
According to a report from the Associated Press, published on Wednesday, Oct. 22, Spain’s National Police force announced the arrest of seven suspects (six men and one woman) who were accused of making off with over 1,100 chairs in just two months.
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The thieves then made off with nine priceless items, according to France’s Ministry of Culture.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
But country clubs aren’t for everyone, and public tracks skimp on the amenities that make off-course socializing stick.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Brugler pointed out Klubnik’s ability to make off-schedule throws and his downfield touch, but said some panic moments need to be ironed out.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The thieves then made off with nine priceless items, according to France’s Ministry of Culture.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
But country clubs aren’t for everyone, and public tracks skimp on the amenities that make off-course socializing stick.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Brugler pointed out Klubnik’s ability to make off-schedule throws and his downfield touch, but said some panic moments need to be ironed out.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make off
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If someone doesn't have a smoke detector or kitchen vents that are running, a situation can quickly get out of control.—
Tina Patel,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Is the fact that Nvidia shares can’t get out of their own way — and that bitcoin has been dead money since two weeks after the 2024 election — a danger side for risk appetites and the broader tape?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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Drier but windier Sunday Once the rain comes to an end by Saturday night, skies should clear out by daybreak on Sunday.—
Justin Lewis,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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His wife’s body was discovered by a man who was working on the property to clear out junk ahead of the property’s sale.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
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When officers began to chase him, Rustrian turned off his car’s lights to try to escape police.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Many winter Texans flock to the city to escape colder temperatures up north, and Mexican citizens also frequent the city for shopping and business.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Make off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20off. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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