pilfer

Example Sentences

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Now she should pilfer another, helping middle-class families in California and other high-tax states.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2024

The company says it’s beefing up security protocols to make it harder for hackers to use stolen credentials or access tools to pilfer data.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2024

A tuba is also much harder for a thief to pilfer than, say, a piccolo, or even a trumpet.

From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2024

Still, they ignited conspiracy theories that caused people to pilfer the county-issued pens — and prompted officials to switch out the brand for the general election.

From Washington Post • Nov. 7, 2022

Think for a moment, my dear colonel, how many of your dearly-beloved friends are there who, for but a small gratification, would pilfer from you those things that you value most highly!

From The Gipsy (Vols I & II) A Tale by James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)