Example Sentences

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But at ParalympicsGB House in the mountains of Cortina, one "very good girl" has been stealing the spotlight.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

“Ippei has been stealing money from my account and has been telling lies,” Ohtani said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2024

“A big part of my game in the past has been stealing first downs with my legs here and there, depending on the situation, depending on the defense,” he said.

From Washington Times • Oct. 5, 2023

“Everyone has known that Tom has been stealing money for years,” Chicago lawyer Jay Edelson quoted Finnerty as telling him.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2022

“It was discovered today,” Cherrie wrote in his diary on March 20, “that someone or one of the camaradas has been stealing our emergency rations! Fifteen of the boxes have disappeared!”

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple