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Discover LudwigThe phrase "absconding with" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe someone secretly taking something, often with the intent to keep it or avoid detection.
Example: "The thief was caught absconding with a valuable painting from the gallery."
Alternatives: "making off with" or "stealing".
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They consummate their passion by murdering wealthy widows and absconding with their estates.
The man later served prison time for absconding with the money.
The chimps there regularly raid farms and orchards, absconding with oranges, bananas, corn, cassava, and other delicacies.
They travel from place to place, deliberately doing terrible work (on roofs and driveways) and absconding with homeowners' cash.
GELBART -- On a very elementary level -- given that we're living in an age in which people are absconding with billions.
The startled fly decamped and buzzed out the open door, absconding with what I have always considered the primary footage.
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They could have simply absconded with it.
Instead, he absconded with their money.
Planning to abscond with the jewels?
Did you abscond with the church funds?
Ewing absconded with the victim's money and credit cards.
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