stolen

Example Sentences

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Previously, some Banksy artworks, including a satellite dish, have been stolen although the sheer size of this one makes that less likely.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

He also leads the team in stolen bases.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

"Now that another such vessel has arrived in Haifa, we once again warn Israel against accepting the stolen grain and harming our relations," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Officials define crime guns as firearms that have been stolen or are illegally possessed, have been used in a crime, or are suspected of having been used in a crime.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

A criminal mastermind—and it had to be a criminal mastermind, because who else could steal a painting that couldn’t be stolen?

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day