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Siphon off

Definition:

phrasal verb

1. To secretly divert or steal something, typically money or resources.

2. To remove a liquid from a container using a siphon.

Sample Sentences:

1. The corrupt politician was accused of siphoning off public funds for personal gain.

2. The company's CEO was caught siphoning off company assets into offshore accounts.

3. He siphoned off some gasoline from his neighbor's car to fuel his own vehicle.

4. The burglars managed to siphon off the valuable contents of the jewelry store without anyone noticing.

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