stolen

Example Sentences

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The disgraced former attorney was found to have stolen tens of millions from his firm.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

He told police that the device had been stolen during a brief trip to Ecuador.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The BBC understands an 18-year-old man, who was questioned by police about stolen bikes in North Yorkshire, had to have treatment in hospital for hand injuries.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

It was later stolen and passed through several private owners before ultimately being acquired by the National Central Library of Rome.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Then it was all put on display: Most of the Italian art in the Louvre had been stolen by Napoleon.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day