plundering

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Estrada was charged in 2014 with plundering millions of dollars meant for government development projects, but the court acquitted him a decade later.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Days before plundering Borel’s wine cellar, the two are believed to have sauntered into Huso, a Michelin-starred Tribeca restaurant that has been celebrated for its collection of bottles, according to a law-enforcement official.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The discovery evokes a medieval era during which Vikings landed in the British Isles, raiding, plundering and trading their way through England and Scotland.

From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2024

As technology for both finding and plundering these vessels has grown more sophisticated, more companies have entered the field, increasing competition.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2024

The survivors immediately pounced upon the bodies of their fallen comrades, plundering weapons and objects of clothing that they had coveted.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques