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

The puppet of Mother Clanger has returned to the UK to be put on display after being stolen from an exhibition in London more than 50 years ago.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The China suit was brought by Li’s second wife and widow, who in the U.S. case likewise argued the documents had been stolen and were Chinese national treasures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 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

His depiction of the horrors of being stolen from his village, his captivity on the ship, the Middle Passage, and his life among the enslaved was a true picture.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis