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steals

  • plural
    of steal.
    steal
    verb (used with object)
    to take (the property of another or others) without permission or right, especially secretly or by force.
  • present tense form
    of steal (3rd person singular).
    steal
    verb (used with object)
    to take (the property of another or others) without permission or right, especially secretly or by force.

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James averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, 6.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals a game for the Lakers last season and said he was considering retirement strongly when the campaign concluded.

From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026

Ben Wang, as an eager young receptionist at a talent agency who steals information to help Gail, doesn’t really nail the part.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

Leonard, a four-time All-NBA forward, averaged 25.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.7 steals over six seasons with the Clippers — he sat out the 2021-2022 season with an injury.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

OK, the fact that Jennifer Coolidge steals the show also helps, as does the stunning cuteness of Buster the teacup chihuahua, along with the evergreen pizazz of the bend-and-snap sequence.

From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2026

After a few seconds she steals another glance.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen