looting

Example Sentences

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The South African police say that about 900 people were arrested, mostly for immigration-related offences and looting.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

A well-known pharmacy in Catia La Mar was left with its glass doors shattered and its shelves empty, though authorities could not confirm if looting took place.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Authorities have urged protesters to remain peaceful and avoid acts of violence, looting, or destruction of property.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

“This looting is not only a national tragedy for Sudan, but also a loss for humanity,” said Unesco’s representative in Sudan, Ahmed Junaid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

“With all the looting and everything, the hospitals must be full.”

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer