pilfer

Example Sentences

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It wasn’t a practice pilfered from a previous coach.

From Seattle Times

The fugitive financer is accused of masterminding a money laundering and bribery scheme that pilfered billions from the Malaysian state investment fund known as 1MDB.

From Seattle Times

Hunt and Zibanejad, who scored unassisted and short-handed after pilfering the puck from his former teammate Mats Zuccarello, had the game tied for the Rangers before the midpoint of the second period.

From Seattle Times

According to the weekly publication, some of the other pilfered items are seven gold candelabras, several Russian icons, a 10-piece silver dressing table set and St. Louis gilt crystal glassware and decanters.

From Los Angeles Times

International syndicates and cyberhackers quickly set up fake profiles, using pilfered personal information, to steal billions from the federal government.

From Washington Times