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Noun
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Friday's burglaries mark the sixth time ATMs have been taken from Chicago businesses this week.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026 -
Detectives are investigating a rash of five home burglaries in six days in the San Fernando Valley, police said, including one incident in which a burglar assaulted a resident.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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With holdups at home, investors are exploring buildouts abroad, including in the energy-rich Gulf states.—
Jared Cohen,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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According to McKay, five of the holdups involved a man armed with what appeared to be a firearm.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Stickups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stickups. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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