stolen

Example Sentences

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McSweeney reported his government phone had been stolen last year, and police say the device has not been recovered.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Inside were what appeared to be the stolen bottles wrapped in a cloth bag.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 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

The stolen track chases him everywhere: on the radio, overheard at the mall, even at his own gigs where newlyweds cluelessly ask him to play “their” special song.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Besides, if the painting had been stolen, surely someone would have said something.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day