thief
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For three glorious seasons between 1983 and 1985, ‘80s kids also had the “Dungeons & Dragons” animated series with its two girl heroes: an acrobat and a thief with an invisibility cloak.
From Salon • Jun. 24, 2026
He’s been called a thief, a benefactor, a commoner, a lord, a killer and a hero.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
Shaw said she could still recall the moment she and her crying stepmother confronted the thief and asked him if he had any idea what it was like to lose a child.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
Is the thief a member of The Incredible Flying Squirrels circus troupe performing daring leaps in the attic?
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
“Maybe the thief accidentally knocked over the box while he was running away,” Joe guessed.
From "Trouble at the Arcade (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #1)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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Excerpt from "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
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Unit 19, Lesson 4
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