stealer

Example Sentences

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And while the tangy, aromatic gravy is often considered the show stealer, it would lose much of its charm in the absence of its understated partner.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

“I think that Shohei realized how good of a base stealer he has become or can become,” manager Dave Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2024

One scene stealer was an unruly pony named Sandy who stomped its hoof and shook its head aggressively during the larger-than-life Triumphal Scene, eliciting nervous laughter from the audience.

From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2022

He was a prolific base stealer who tied the American League record with 32 consecutive steals in 1980-81, and stands No. 2 behind Ichiro in Mariners’ history with 290 steals.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2022

It was her sister Hermione she was soothing—Hermione, stealer of scenes, little mistress of histrionics, whom she pressed against her breasts.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan