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

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

“But pay us an amount of money that’s dignified and recognizes the profit they’re set to make off of everything that was done to us.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2023

“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

"Does she plan to make off with the heir to the throne?" lyrion served his sister a cut of ham and took one for himself.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin