steal
verb (used with object)
to take (the property of another or others) without permission or right, especially secretly or by force.
have stolen
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present perfectof steal.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Some squatters stayed behind, Ridi said, and in recent weeks they have stolen his sleep, privacy and sense of security.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
Kratsios' allegations come just a day after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday the US would examine whether Chinese AI models have stolen the capabilities from American rivals.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Over the past year, Russian hackers have stolen Microsoft 365 credentials from victims as part of a sneaky and extremely hard-to-stop technique that involves bogus Microsoft Teams meetings, Volexity said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
And in North Korea’s case, hacking groups linked to the state have stolen billions in digital assets, using them to bypass restrictions on weapons funding.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 2, 2025
"So you couldn't have stolen them," said Ms. Morengo.
From "Holes" by Louis Sachar
