Example Sentences

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Supreme Court allowed a state prosecution to go ahead against two federal soldiers who had shot and killed a man they believed was stealing from federal property.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2026

“It was like someone was stealing money from the cookie jar and they kept refilling it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

He said they were hostile because he was stealing potential students, which meant a loss in revenue.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2023

Keck had also told the friends that Vincent was stealing from him.

From Salon • Oct. 10, 2023

Louisiana’s grandmother was stealing food from Mrs. Borkowski’s memorial food table!

From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo