pilfered
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Historically, authorities have clawed back pilfered funds about 75% of the time when scams were reported within 72 hours, said the FBI’s Lynch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
It is believed Gordon Stewart Wimbush pilfered the plate while he was studying at Gonville & Caius College, which he joined in 1908.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2025
Instead of using the financing for the benefit of the company, James “secretly pilfered some of the company’s assets to fund his and his family’s lavish lifestyle,” the complaint alleges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2025
The merchants, many of whom are based in L.A., have been locked in a yearslong legal battle with Brink’s over the value of their pilfered goods.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2025
Tattlers pilfered from the mail chest created secret mountains beneath my bed, and Belle-cards slipped from Du Barry's office decorated the ivory screen separating my side of the room from Maman's.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
