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steals

  • plural
    of steal.
    steal
    verb (used with object)
    to take (the property of another or others) without permission or right, especially secretly or by force.
  • present tense form
    of steal (3rd person singular).
    steal
    verb (used with object)
    to take (the property of another or others) without permission or right, especially secretly or by force.

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Even if someone steals or guesses your password, they can’t access your camera without an extra code sent to your phone or email, or supplied by an authentication app.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

Nobody wants a system that goes rogue, deceives users, steals data or acts maliciously.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

“His physical abilities were flooring,” said Tracy, who managed Pride during his best minor-league season, when he hit .356 with 15 homers and 21 steals in 50 games for Harrisburg.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

Reese ended the game with nine points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

Sekani, on the other hand, steals bacon off my plate, looks at my phone, and purposely steps on my foot on his way out.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas