stolen

Example Sentences

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All three paintings were recovered, though, says Marinello, 95 percent of the billions of dollars worth of art stolen every year is never found.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Labour sources say Turner's suspension was not specifically in response to saying last week that he did not believe McSweeney had had his phone stolen.

From BBC • 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

Some but not all of the stolen material has been recovered.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

As for the ring, the shady characters who dealt in stolen items were well known to the Saint Petersburg police, and officers were dispatched to interview them all.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood