stolen

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Their wallets were stolen, leaving them without identification.

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

That total could include half or even more of the $18 billion in funds supporting 14 Minnesota-run programs since 2018, which prosecutors said might have been stolen.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 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

If the Louvre’s security had been as good, the Mona Lisa would never have been stolen.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day