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
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 sums were small compared with last year’s heist of France’s crown jewels from the museum, which was valued at around $100 million.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
When Apollinaire heard about the heist, he’d wondered if his houseguest might be connected.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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