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stole

[stohl] / stoʊl /


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This recounts the tragedy of a young man, Richard “Beebo” Russell, who in the throes of mental illness stole a plane and managed to take off into the Pacific Northwest.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

An "opportunistic" thief who stole a handbag containing an emerald-encrusted Fabergé egg and watch set worth up to £2.2 million from a central London pub has been jailed for more than two years.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Wearing his red mozzetta and stole, Leo appeared deep in prayer during the ceremony, listening with eyes closed.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

But it was Day and Hernández who stole the segment as emojis aerial tramway and heart, respectively, who joined to comment on Apple’s addition of eight new emojis.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

I stole a quick glance at her paper, the loopy cursive writing as neat and tidy as her hair.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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