thieve
verb (used with object)
to take by theft; steal.
is thieving
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present progressiveof thieve (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"Thieving is thieving, in my view," was the prejudiced reply.
From It Is Never Too Late to Mend by Charles Reade
"Thieving is thieving," said the Beast, "whether it be a rose or a diamond; thy life is forfeit."
From Europa's Fairy Book by John Dickson Batten
A. No, it is thieving; they should find out the owner and take it home.
From The Infant System For Developing the Intellectual and Moral Powers of all Children, from One to Seven years of Age by Samuel Wilderspin
But a blackbird or a red fox is so pretty, even when he is thieving, that I’d let him have the corn.
From The Valiants of Virginia by Hallie Erminie Rives
