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

Ministers have said publicly they are worried people are being ripped off.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 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

Harry sat down on his bed and grabbed Errol’s package, ripped off the brown paper, and discovered a present wrapped in gold, and his first ever birthday card.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling