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Recent Examples of make off
Franklin Police say the theft happened on Aug. 11 from a store on Mallory Lane, and the pair made off with 100 circuit breakers.
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Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
On July 18, the BMW was seen at the scene of a residential burglary on Requa Place in Piedmont, where the suspects made off with a Rolex watch and other jewelry.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 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
Aim too low on your guarantees, however, and advertisers are effectively making off with armloads of free inventory.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
On July 18, the BMW was seen at the scene of a residential burglary on Requa Place in Piedmont, where the suspects made off with a Rolex watch and other jewelry.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 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
Aim too low on your guarantees, however, and advertisers are effectively making off with armloads of free inventory.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make off
Verb
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There aren’t many places to get out and dodge, and finding a rhythm is difficult.—
Shane Connuck
October 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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The 49ers got out to a 14-0 lead in the first half and led 17-7 at halftime on Thursday thanks to some big production from wideout Kendrick Bourne.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With the rain clearing out of the Sacramento area, Friday evening should be clear with a low of 54 degrees, according to the National Weather Service forecast.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The discount also might be a sign that the company wants to clear out some inventory.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Lammens was perhaps fortunate to escape sanction then (Stuart Atwell booked the forward for diving), but this was a valuable occasion ahead of tougher tests, beginning at Anfield.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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On autopilot The NGC Cinema-Grand Blanc Trillium, about three-quarters of a mile away on Holly Road, became a triage and reunification site for church members who escaped the attack.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Make off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20off. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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