make off

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Recent Examples of make off 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 Yes, individual companies have gone bust trying to make off-site happen at scale. Calmatters, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for make off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for make off
Verb
  • The tourists who are tearing up our building are the ones who should get out.
    Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
  • If on or near Lake Gaston, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Farmer was twice cleared out of the gap where the Colts hit interior long runs.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The first was broken up by Chamarri Conner, but the second went for a decent gain after Tyquan Thornton cleared out the defense.
    Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Cities across Colombia that escaped the worst of the earthquake were sending assistance to the affected areas.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The woman died in Meadow Valley, west of Summerland, while trying to escape, authorities said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

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“Make off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20off. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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