steal
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Russia's tone, and the attempt to steal the initiative, will make Ukrainians bristle.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Last week, federal authorities arrested eight people and charged 15 in an alleged scheme to steal more than $50 million in healthcare funds by running sham hospice facilities across Southern California.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
He was hardly through, playing another six seasons and even stealing 47 bases in 99 games in 1985 for the Chicago Cubs to become the first 40-year-old player to steal more bases than his age.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
“He told us the game pressure is going to end up on them,” said Silas Demary Jr., who forced the decisive steal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Molly was already not breathing, but the look was enough to steal away even the possibility of breath.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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