looting
Example Sentences
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Shops quickly shut to prevent looting, making it difficult for the arrivals to eat or drink water.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Many of the tombs had suffered damage from looting in the past, leaving several artifacts in poor condition.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
Authorities have urged protesters to remain peaceful and avoid acts of violence, looting, or destruction of property.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
A well-known pharmacy in Catia La Mar was left with its glass doors shattered and its shelves empty, though authorities could not confirm if looting took place.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
And my heart tightened as the first crowd swung imperturbably back to their looting with derisive cries, like sandpipers swinging around to glean the shore after a furious wave's recession.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
