stealing

Example Sentences

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And before the World Cup even started, there was the infamous incident involving England's inspirational captain Bobby Moore, who was accused of stealing a bracelet from a shop at their hotel in Bogota, Colombia.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026

North Korea, which has mastered the art of stealing crypto through hacks and other cybercrimes, has used it to buy fuel and military equipment, officials say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

But was it an egregious, personal error, akin to Totenberg stealing into Alito’s hotel room and absconding with an internal organ, as it has been widely treated?

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026

Schneider relates that it’s the Japanese and Korean manufacturers that are stealing market share, while, in China itself, consumers are trading up to premium brands.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

"And while she was stealing them, her barrette fell and got stuck in the crack in the shelf."

From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene