as in thief
one who steals
she demanded that the pusillanimous purloiner of her chocolates step forward
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Police said thieves have primarily targeted newer-model Toyota Camry and Corolla vehicles, along with Honda Civic and Accord models equipped with sport trim wheels and tires.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026 -
Break a window and thieves might catch a break from facing a dedicated prosecutor in the misdemeanor unit at the Sacramento District Attorney's Office, as budget cuts are leading to cuts in that unit.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The robbers got off the bus, and were taken into police custody soon afterward, police said.—
Dylan Olsen,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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In this new collection, Georgia poet laureate Chelsea Rathburn explores a hardscrabble childhood in Florida and her family of colorful characters including a sometimes-homeless bag lady and a notorious bank robber.—
Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
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“Purloiner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purloiner. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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