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

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

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Alexander ripped off his eye patch and turned his spyglass to the nursery window.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood