stolen

Example Sentences

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They are a frequent target for thieves because they are relatively easy to access and remove and usually contain no markings tying them back to the vehicle they were stolen from.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

A Beijing court later ruled that the documents had been stolen and ordered them returned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Posting on X, Turner wrote: "I don't believe McSwindle had his iPhone stolen."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Claims of financial exploitation are generally subject to civil statutes of limitations, meaning that actions to recover stolen assets must typically be filed within three to six years, depending on the state.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Jonah waited to answer until he’d darted his hand in and stolen the basketball away.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix