pickpocket
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And so, I always equate it to a pickpocket.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2025
His quick reflexes and deft glovework earned him the nickname "pickpocket" from former Indian coach Ravi Shastri.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2025
In 2019, The Economist reported that the group was responsible for a third of all pickpocket arrests made in Venice.
From New York Times ● Jul. 25, 2023
Himmelsbach went to the police station in Mazatlan, where the pickpocket pleaded not to be sent to jail.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 23, 2022
But partway through the pickpocket song, Martin suddenly stops singing.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
The State Department recently warned fans attending games in Mexico to be on alert for pickpockets and scams, and to avoid hailing roadside taxis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
The area has been targeted by pickpockets, and Rome officials have debated different ways of regulating access for years.
From Barron's ● Dec. 19, 2025
It continues by advising travellers to be vigilant for pickpockets and muggers, to limit headphone and mobile phone use in public, to be mindful of alcohol consumption and to keep a low profile.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2023
This time when Nancy asked, all nine pickpockets sprung back as though they had just realized they were standing on the third rail.
From New York Times ● May 1, 2023
“I ought not to make too much of it, for pickpockets and rogues are a commonplace in London. We must stay on our toes, that is all.”
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
