thievery

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Nestlé said it had publicized the incident with humor to raise awareness around the more serious issue of thievery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Speaking exclusively to Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, he said if ministers go ahead with plans to allow AI firms to use artists' content without paying, they would be "committing theft, thievery on a high scale".

From BBC • May 18, 2025

That incident occurred at the start of the Fourth of July weekend, similar to the Easter thievery at the GardaWorld property.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2024

In the last few years, though, homeless encampments have multiplied in the surrounding streets and thievery has become so relentless that the brothers are ready to give up and sell their business.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 2023

A better person than me would have felt bad that Daniel thought Sarah had issues that led her to thievery.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen