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steal

[steel] / stil /




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Civil court is often seen as a more effective way to recover stolen money, primarily because the ultimate goal is to compensate victims rather than to punish offenders.

From MarketWatch

How was I going to find a source of stolen ration cards?

From Literature

The Home Office said the proposed fees "contribute to the cost of processing passport applications, consular support overseas, including for lost or stolen passports, and the cost of processing British citizens at UK borders".

From BBC

It happened in the second half of the Lakers’ steal of a victory against the Denver Nuggets.

From Los Angeles Times

“The Golden Pear Affair” revolves around two identical sisters, a stolen diamond and supporting roles for products from P&G’s Native personal-care line.

From The Wall Street Journal