ripped off
Example Sentences
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I now suspect we’ve been ripped off by our adviser.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
Some homes were ripped off their foundations after an overnight rainstorm, said Ian Scheuring, a spokesman for the city and county of Honolulu.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
“California and 35 other states are standing up for Americans who are sick and tired of being ripped off and having to scrimp and save to enjoy a night out,” Owens said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Neighbourhoods were plunged into darkness as power lines snapped, while trees were uprooted and roofs ripped off.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
His T-shirt flapped so hard against his skin that it felt like it was being ripped off.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
