make off
Example Sentences
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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
Leave it to 2025 for thieves to make off with a memorial to L.A.’s mother tree.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 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
We make off with our boots in our hands.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
