stolen

Example Sentences

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They are a frequent target for thieves because they are relatively easy to access and remove and usually contain no markings tying them back to the vehicle they were stolen from.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Ten years later, a different version of the painting was stolen in an armed robbery, along with the artist’s “Madonna,” from the Munch Museum across town.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Posting on X, Turner wrote: "I don't believe McSwindle had his iPhone stolen."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Claims of financial exploitation are generally subject to civil statutes of limitations, meaning that actions to recover stolen assets must typically be filed within three to six years, depending on the state.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

And that’s when I realized we must be near Mr. Drysdale’s stolen money.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan