stole

Example Sentences

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This recounts the tragedy of a young man, Richard “Beebo” Russell, who in the throes of mental illness stole a plane and managed to take off into the Pacific Northwest.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Still, he stole a moment this past weekend to turn to social media for advice, admitting first to the “likely risk of sharing TMI.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Thames Valley Police Mounted Section said Luna stole the show at Royal Ascot last year with her "neigh-bands" created to protect her eyes due to her having equine recurrent uveitis.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

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

“How dare you suggest I’m anything like that witch! She stole that trick from me.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova