heist

Example Sentences

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The investigation into the Louvre jewel heist is ongoing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

He has produced several films and series, including with the forthcoming heist remake The Thomas Crown Affair.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Even nicer for Snead is that the Rams’ actually still have a first-round pick thanks to a heist he pulled off in the last draft.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

In a Los Angeles County jewelry heist, investigators last year linked a burner phone from a traffic accident to the heist location and to other crimes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

The Kerch Council would owe him, to say nothing of what this particular heist would do for his reputation.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo