Example Sentences

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With regard to a Hemingway purloining on “Love and Theft”: “Dylan implants only part of the original sentence, while presumably expecting us to cough up the whole.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

A simple but effective way to stop auto bandits from purloining your key fob signal is to use a Faraday bag or pouch.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

And those who get their kicks from purloining stuff that they’re expected to pay for were especially grumpy.

From The Guardian • Sep. 21, 2014

One of the rare politicians who paid a price for purloining was Joe Biden, whom I profiled in the magazine last week.

From The New Yorker • Jul. 29, 2014

It had not been seen since yesterday, and Dick had been accused of purloining it.

From The Watchers A Novel by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)