stealing

Example Sentences

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Andy Pages squandered a potential scoring opportunity when he was caught stealing in the sixth.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

To reach $1.8 trillion, every single one would have to be stealing nearly $35,000 a year from government coffers.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Some clients have accused him of stealing their money, an assertion backed by a lawyer for paramilitary commanders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

"Mr de la Espriella is used to stealing things, now he's stealing the Colombian national team jersey," Cepeda said a day after the first round of voting, which was won by De la Espriella.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“If only someone could practice stealing threads from you, Ivan. So if the Nightingale tried to steal yours, you’d know how to stop it.”

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack