make off

Example Sentences

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I’m just so sad the money people make off causing us to fight more than love more.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

But when they opened the door to try to make off with the car, his private security—an armed former New York City police officer—was sitting in the front seat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

If he can't get a good internet connection then customers can, by accident or design, make off without paying.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2024

“It was about jewelry, so it’s a bit different,” said Ms. Carlier, who will be showing medieval and Renaissance works, ones that are harder to make off with.

From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2023

Of course, with any luck, the second guard might make off underground without fighting at all, but one could not count on that.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams