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

Some have argued the $Libra launch resembled a "rug pull" - where promoters draw in buyers, only to stop trading activity and make off with the money raised from sales.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2025

“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

“You’re not going anywhere. First you steal my husband’s boat; now you’re trying to make off with something that’s his.”

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook