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The Sparks claimed a 47-44 halftime lead after a steal by Burrell, which she followed with a crafty reverse layup in the final seconds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

"Sadly, there had been numerous attempts by people to chop their nesting tree down and steal the eggs. I thoroughly enjoyed the task, and it was the start of 60 years of volunteering."

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

Kyle Tucker and Shohei Ohtani both drew walks, as the Dodgers’ only baserunners before the sixth — and Ohtani was thrown out attempting to steal second to end the third inning.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026

Wall Street isn’t trying to steal signs, just to see the rulebook.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

“I imagine thieves require appropriate footwear. But I might steal a bit of food right now. I’m terribly hungry.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

James averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, 6.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals a game for the Lakers last season and said he was considering retirement strongly when the campaign concluded.

From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026

Vincent Walsh steals every scene he’s in as Sweeney’s henchman Eddie Breen, a lethal type with a brogue, slouch cap and his mouth half open most of the time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

He led Serbia to its first U16 EuroBasket title since 2007, contributing 18 points, 14 rebounds, eight assists and five steals in a 99-86 finals victory over Lithuania.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

OK, the fact that Jennifer Coolidge steals the show also helps, as does the stunning cuteness of Buster the teacup chihuahua, along with the evergreen pizazz of the bend-and-snap sequence.

From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2026

Their best player attacks, steals the ball, passes it down court to an open man, who shoots it just left of our sub goalie, who normally plays midfielder: Buzzer.

From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander

The Dodgers pulled away for good in the seventh after Ohtani singled, then stole second, and Freeman brought him home with a single to right.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

The Ramones eventually retired because of interpersonal issues: Johnny stole Joey’s girlfriend.

From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026

In 2022, an independent panel said Ramaphosa might have a case to answer after burglars stole huge sums of cash, hidden in a sofa, from his private farm.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

Archer says Joby is hiding its dependence on money and parts from China, while Joby alleges Archer stole its technology through corporate espionage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

“The little devils stole everything I had,” I said, “my traps, my gunny sack, apples, lunch, and all. I guess they’ve even got my beanshooter by now. When I ran off, I dropped it, too.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

Paintings by Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse worth over $10.4 million which were stolen from an Italian museum in March have been recovered, police said Friday.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

A Japanese musician who cancelled performances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe after her treasured instruments were stolen has decided to go ahead with her final shows.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

When Thoreau visited the scene a few days later, he “found women who had already altered the gowns of the passengers—presumably including Fuller’s—that their husbands and sons had stolen from the beach.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said they have not taken a statement yet so could not comment on which items had been stolen.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

“We have no idea if or how the stolen virus fits in with all of this.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

A man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of burglarizing a Hidden Hills home owned by Kim Kardashian and stealing one of her cars, according to a law enforcement source.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

“The media industry is a growth driver for the AI economy, and those that tear it down—those that are stealing IP—are hurting growth,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026

Almásy shelters Katharine in a cave and goes off to get help, eventually evading arrest and stealing an airplane to rescue her.

From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026

Instead, Fury reminded everyone that he remains the master of stealing a headline.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

“Either that,” Tansy’s voice spiraled up, “or I’ll…turn you in to Aunt Fanny and tell her you’re both stealing from her.”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck