stolen
Example Sentences
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He cited the need to protect babies from being stolen, something that has happened before at government hospitals.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Over three hundred bags containing 400,000 oysters were stolen.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Heyward was the more hyped prospect, and the star of the East in that game, with four stolen bases, a pair of hits and two RBIs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
In the ancient world, plagiarism was viewed quite negatively: The word “plagiarism” actually means “kidnapper” in Latin, and the Roman poet Horace described literary theft like a crow making itself beautiful with stolen feathers.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
And that’s when I realized we must be near Mr. Drysdale’s stolen money.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
