stealing
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But on Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said foreign companies could be sanctioned for stealing US technology, without offering more details.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Footage from Friday showed Jackie sparring with two subadult balds who seemed intent on stealing her fish, according to Voisard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Another headache arose on Friday with Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing it of stealing trade secrets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
And before the World Cup even started, there was the infamous incident involving England's inspirational captain Bobby Moore, who was accused of stealing a bracelet from a shop at their hotel in Bogota, Colombia.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
“It sounds like you know from experience,” I said, again stealing Haskel’s bowler cap from atop his bedpost.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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It was the Dodgers’ first game with three caught stealings since 2021, and it made Smith the first Dodgers catcher with three individually since Russell Martin in 2010.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2025
Oller erased two runners on caught stealings he initiated, and the other was retired on a double-play grounder in the best outing of his young career.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 27, 2022
Hassell, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2020 draft, has hit .296 in Class A ball the last two seasons and has 57 stolen bases versus only nine caught stealings.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 17, 2022
He struggled on the basepaths last year with six caught stealings in 14 attempts, but he’s a perfect 5-for-5 this season after his four-steal weekend.
From Washington Times ● May 30, 2022
As there are no "stealings" in a theological seminary, he makes up the balance by selling books or teaching school.
From Around The Tea-Table by Talmage, T. De Witt (Thomas De Witt)