Other Word Forms
- stealingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of stealing
1300–50; Middle English steling (gerund). See steal, -ing 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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His family said he was among approximately 30 residents of the village of Mukhmas who were trying to stop armed settlers from stealing their goats on Wednesday.
From BBC
A former Google employee accused of stealing trade secrets related to the company’s Pixel phones was indicted Thursday, adding to cases highlighting the security threats companies face in an era of rapidly evolving technology.
The scruffy schoolboy-look was rectified by an anonymous figure inadvertently stealing the situation's authority.
From BBC
They can’t help but smile at each other throughout the shoot, stealing forehead kisses between shots and laughing constantly.
From Los Angeles Times
She also joked that guests should not start stealing stuff from her set.
From Los Angeles Times
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