stolen
Example Sentences
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They are a frequent target for thieves because they are relatively easy to access and remove and usually contain no markings tying them back to the vehicle they were stolen from.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
They stressed that nothing had been either damaged or stolen, after hackers were reported to have infiltrated the museum's IT systems and accessed sensitive security data.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
By leaning in to the misfortune of a lot of stolen chocolate, the company “embraced the opportunity and turned it into a positive.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Claims of financial exploitation are generally subject to civil statutes of limitations, meaning that actions to recover stolen assets must typically be filed within three to six years, depending on the state.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
Back at the fortress, the Humans released me from the cage and opened the items they had stolen from the Territory of the Bleeding Man.
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
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