stole

Example Sentences

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Paris prosecutors alleged yesterday that 58-year-old Russian citizen Dmitry Klyuev masterminded a 2007 scheme that stole $230 million from Russia’s treasury.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Someone stole a 24-pack of Sprite from his larder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

There was plenty of inspiration for fashionistas at Stella McCartney's show, including colourful knitwear and crocheted tank tops - but it was the horses that stole the show.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

He ranked third among major league shortstops with 26 home runs last season, and he stole 26 bases.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

“He stole a magical harp, a bag of gold, and a goose that could lay golden eggs. The broken harp is still at my grandfather’s house, May. It was him.”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley