Recent Examples on the WebIn January of 2023, a team of thieves hit the country’s main seaport, overpowered a handful of workers, and made off with a dozen containers full of Codelco’s copper—more than $4 million worth.—Vince Beiser, WIRED, 22 Aug. 2024 Over the years, there have been period spates of burglaries at A-list homes, often involving different gangs of thieves who make off with jewelry and other valuables, as well as large amounts of cash that some stars like to keep onsite.—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2024 The only thing epic about it was how much money was made off it because everyone seemingly has it in for the hyperscalers.—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 21 July 2024 Most recently, three suspects attacked a Loomis truck security guard in the city’s West Oak Lane neighborhood in March, assaulting the driver and making off with $2,500.—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for make off
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