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

"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

If, heaven forbid, something breaks or gets stolen, it will be your responsibility.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

It said the value of the items stolen was still being assessed.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Perhaps he had stolen the velocipede—she had assumed as much—but she could not know for certain, could she?

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood