stolen

Example Sentences

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The fight is unprecedented because usually museums like the Smithsonian only forfeit pieces in their collection if they or courts find the art was stolen or unethically acquired.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

An estimated 33,362 watches were stolen in the U.S. last year, making this country the global front-runner in watch theft.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Merchants and farmers interviewed in Obeid said the bulk of stolen gum is being taken to Chad, sold at bargain prices, then re-exported through seaports such as Douala in Cameroon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

McLenaghan said there were other steps farmers could take to try to reduce their risk of being targeted, or increase the likelihood of a stolen item being recovered.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

I leave it in the common room, which is what you do with things you want stolen.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko