were stealing
- past progressive of steal.
Example Sentences
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People were stealing "absolutely anything" including "tins of spam, tins of corned beef, all the fresh meat", Ms Whitehead told BBC Radio 4's World at One programme.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2024
The Marines suspected the Nationals were stealing pitch grips out of Woo’s hands as he can into the stretch.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 28, 2023
“What we know now — for the first time — is that the Bar was receiving a constant drumbeat of complaints that Tom and his firm were stealing money for nearly 40 years,” Edelson said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2022
Oliver, Charles, and Mabel have their fans, after all, which means they were stealing audience share from her.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2022
I looked at the tape recorder, feeling guilty, as if I were stealing what was left of his precious speaking time.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
