stealing

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In the decades since China joined the world economy, U.S. presidents have traveled to Beijing with a predictable list of demands: stop stealing American intellectual property, don’t force technology transfer, open your markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Federal authorities last December indicted Giovanni Pennetta, the manager of New York-based Sestante Capital, for stealing millions of dollars from clients.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Evans was sentenced less than a year after stealing the pop diva’s unreleased music from her choreographer’s van in Atlanta.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

A man was arrested on suspicion of stealing the statue engraved with Frances McDormand's name from the Governors Ball after the 2018 Academy Awards.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

“I bet there’s no sprinkle stealing allowed, either.”

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins