- past participle of steal.
stolen
Example Sentences
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The statue of Ben Ali, a thoroughbred stallion who won the race at Churchill Downs in 1886, was reported stolen Wednesday, the Sacramento Police Department said in a press release.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
James said he has little hope of recovering the stolen funds, but instead wanted to see those responsible brought to justice.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
It later called the intrusion a “marketing campaign” and said it wouldn’t publish the stolen data.
From Slate ● Sep. 30, 2026
But only about 830,000 cellphones were reported stolen or robbed in 2025, according to the annual report, which draws on police data.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
I had not stolen so much as a sumac berry, though I will admit now that I deserved the punishment.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
