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pilfer

[pil-fer] / ˈpɪl fər /


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But when Uncle Murray refuses to pay up, and Marty has to pilfer the money for his trip, the road to global eminence takes some sharp turns.

From Salon • Dec. 25, 2025

There, detectives watched a four-person crew suspected in the thefts pilfer more Scratchers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 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

From her waking hours these thoughts trailed into the night to pollute her dreams and, not infrequently, pilfer her sleep away.

From The Red Debt Echoes from Kentucky by MacDonald, Everett




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