make off

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Recent Examples of make off Or, as the case may be, inspire you to simply make off with theirs featured in our 23-page story by Greg and staff photographer Mike Stocker. Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025 But student-athletes making money through NIL has been a decades-long conversation, especially considering the profits institutions make off certain programs that have national appeal. Scott Thompson, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025 Details on how the thieves were able to make off with such a large haul have not been released. Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025 Future adventuring The charging station will make off-roading in Rivians much easier. Emme Hall, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for make off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for make off
Verb
  • On Thursday morning, the extended Menendez family got out of three black SUVs and walked toward the courthouse surrounded by news crews holding cameras inches from their faces.
    James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
  • One year out from Randall’s accident, Staten’s barely starting to get out from under his grief, with the patient and persistent support of Quinn (Minka Kelly), his late wife’s best friend and the owner of what appears to be the only bar in the sleepy Texan town of Ransom Canyon.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • But a closer look revealed the Raiders have a clear out after 2026.
    Vic Tafur, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • This is why Liverpool will continue to build on their success, even after Salah leaves, while United will have to clear out their whole team again after this season.
    Ciarán McArdle, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Ray reportedly pushed the Uber driver to the ground, and the pair escaped.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025

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“Make off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20off. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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