stolen

Example Sentences

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But you could argue most of the money was effectively stolen from the uncle rather than the taxpayer.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

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

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

"We have certainly seen bad actors use hacked accounts and stolen accounts in the past. Frequently, in fact. This seems more targeted," Clemson University's Darren Linvill told AFP.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Aunt Kitty gave me a look, and we both knew the stolen loot was not in that carpetbag.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan