looting
Example Sentences
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Businesses and shops remained closed, with owners moving stock to safer locations ahead of time, fearing looting and vandalism.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
David Cassirer has argued the law clearly requires the museum to return the painting — and has pledged to support other looting victims with any proceeds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
To combat threats of looting, he has also ordered a curfew, coming into effect at 20:00 local time, and lasting until 06:00 on Wednesday morning.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Spokane police said they received multiple reports of looting in the most recent wildfires but found no evidence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Second, if they did, the presence of the warships in the harbor would restrain the Turks from looting.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
