pilfer

Example Sentences

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But when Uncle Murray refuses to pay up, and Marty has to pilfer the money for his trip, the road to global eminence takes some sharp turns.

From Salon • Dec. 25, 2025

Now she should pilfer another, helping middle-class families in California and other high-tax states.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2024

The company says it’s beefing up security protocols to make it harder for hackers to use stolen credentials or access tools to pilfer data.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2024

A tuba is also much harder for a thief to pilfer than, say, a piccolo, or even a trumpet.

From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2024

Long lines of wide-mouthed jars were ranged on the closet shelves—you could pilfer sweets to your heart's content.

From The Song of Songs by Sudermann, Hermann