Example Sentences

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Scammers are stealing recruiters’ identities to target job seekers, looking to exploit applicants at a vulnerable moment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

He said: "Criminals these days go to incredible lengths and they are stealing cars and defeating security systems extremely easily unfortunately."

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

Rubiales and his lackeys are stealing from fans and players the ability to celebrate this victory.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2023

The protesters formed human chains, made a makeshift barricade out of old containers and chanted "we are here, we are loud, because you are stealing our future" as police in helmets moved in.

From Reuters • Jan. 11, 2023

“Yes! So now they think the children are stealing from them and they called the police—” “The police? The police are coming after the hungry childrens?”

From "The Unfinished Angel" by Sharon Creech