stolen
Americanverb
verb
Other Word Forms
- unstolen adjective
Example Sentences
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The puppet of Mother Clanger has returned to the UK to be put on display after being stolen from an exhibition in London more than 50 years ago.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 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
Some but not all of the stolen material has been recovered.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026
“What do you mean? I haven’t stolen anything!”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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