stolen

Example Sentences

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He said the SNP's ruling body, the national executive committee, has backed court action to "recover the money that has been stolen from us".

From BBC • 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

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

"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

I had not stolen so much as a sumac berry, though I will admit now that I deserved the punishment.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri