made off
Example Sentences
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Instead, it emboldened a new generation of fakers who saw the easy money he made off eager buyers and realized that others involved in the fraud weren’t held accountable.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
When he hit free agency again, Seattle scooped him up—and made off with the Lombardi Trophy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
Exactly how much Yoho and the Strategy Group made off the $8.5 million deal is unclear.
From Salon • Nov. 15, 2025
But an opportunistic wedding crasher made off with more than a goodie bag at a reception over the weekend.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2025
“This is the street—this is the church—this is the house,” he said rapidly pointing, and at once turned and made off, his head down and his shoulders moving as he ran.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
