stolen

Example Sentences

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"No passwords were stolen - none whatsoever - because the security systems are entirely internal and closed-circuit," it said, adding that employees' phones had also not been compromised by the hack.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

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 firm represents victims and insurance companies in recovering stolen artworks, often serving as the intermediary between perpetrators and law enforcement.

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

Danny couldn’t tell them that he’d run away from his field trip, that he’d been left behind and he had a mysterious book that he had definitely not stolen from the display case.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova