thieves

Example Sentences

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Thieves are often forced to pick up trash as punishment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

She starred in several other critically acclaimed films including Annie Hall, Nashville and Thieves Like Us, as well as appearing as Olive Oyl in the 1980s musical, Popeye.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2024

Thieves can use leaked data to guess your current login credentials.

From Salon • Oct. 13, 2024

Thieves target catalytic converters because they contain precious metals, including rhodium, palladium and platinum.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2024

“Dude, it’s safe! Thieves can’t cut through this thing. Plus, it’s quite fashionable, wouldn’t you say?”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro