purloin
Example Sentences
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PARIS—French authorities said they’ve detained four more people in connection to the Louvre heist, including a man suspected of being the only thief to remain at large after purloining the nation’s crown jewels.
It is the first to show some T cells purloin a protein called CD20 from the surface of B cells, he adds.
From Science Magazine
Her goal: to use the purloined flower to create a game-changing hybrid rose, win the famed Bagatelle International New Rose Contest and salvage her business.
From Los Angeles Times
The American Kennel Club recently released its annual ranking of the most popular breeds — and for would-be dognappers, it’s a hit list for purloined puppy profits.
From Washington Times
From the Times, we learned that there may have been some classified material in those purloined documents.
From Washington Post
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