stealing

Example Sentences

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"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

With two runners on the base, Ramirez tried to throw out a runner stealing second, but the ball slipped away from Bragg and trickled into the outfield grass.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

“There is no question to anyone following the case in detail that Altman & Brockman did in fact enrich themselves by stealing a charity,” Mr. Musk tweeted after Monday’s verdict.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The way that teenager Demelza Short has flown into the fray during this campaign, stealing a turnover and relishing the battle with France off the bench in the Grand Slam decider, is exhibit A.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Ella flinched at the sight of her, still upset after being accused of stealing.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton