stealing
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"The North Korean regime relies on proceeds from large-scale cryptocurrency theft to fund its illicit weapons program, stealing billions of dollars in recent years," says FBI cyber director Brett Leatherman.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
In the film, she says, “In reality, the only thing I’m really guilty of is being gullible and trusting my husband,” adding she did not know the stealing was happening until “after the fact.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
We’re intruders, stealing glimpses of a private domestic drama not meant for our prying eyes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
In recent months, the two countries have traded accusations of stealing AI technologies and jeopardising security.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
I lean back, but the wall of the booth prevents me from stealing more space for myself.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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It was the Dodgers’ first game with three caught stealings since 2021, and it made Smith the first Dodgers catcher with three individually since Russell Martin in 2010.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2025
Oller erased two runners on caught stealings he initiated, and the other was retired on a double-play grounder in the best outing of his young career.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 27, 2022
Hassell, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2020 draft, has hit .296 in Class A ball the last two seasons and has 57 stolen bases versus only nine caught stealings.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 17, 2022
He struggled on the basepaths last year with six caught stealings in 14 attempts, but he’s a perfect 5-for-5 this season after his four-steal weekend.
From Washington Times ● May 30, 2022
Other places bid him welcome—he will bear large stealings.
From Gamblers and Gambling by Henry Ward Beecher
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