ripped off

Example Sentences

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Her sentiment takes on a much more literal meaning when Corvette finds out that Christie ripped off one of her designs for Metro Designers’ latest collection.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

I now suspect we’ve been ripped off by our adviser.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“I was very disappointed. There needs to be more protection out there, both for consumers and for artists, so people aren’t getting ripped off all the time.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Several children have been hurt after the roof of a school double-decker bus was ripped off when it hit a low bridge.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

It was nry book—or maybe it was my book’s twin sister, just as old and beat-up-looking as mine, but with different creases and one comer ripped off the cover.

From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead