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as in robbery
the unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner
while violent crime in the city has decreased dramatically, rates of theft and vandalism have risen slightly
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Recent Examples of theft
As a cherry on top, he’s also framed by Russian agent Kirill (Karl Urban) for a political assassination and theft.
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Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2025
Davis’ arrest on the theft charge happened at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic as Sacramento Superior Court officials instituted an emergency bail schedule to control the number of inmates held in jail custody.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Friday’s disruption is the latest in a long line of copper thefts along RTD’s tracks.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Reynolds was arrested and charged with theft and fraud, and bond was set at $30,000, the sheriff’s office said.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
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Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2025
Davis’ arrest on the theft charge happened at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic as Sacramento Superior Court officials instituted an emergency bail schedule to control the number of inmates held in jail custody.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Friday’s disruption is the latest in a long line of copper thefts along RTD’s tracks.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Reynolds was arrested and charged with theft and fraud, and bond was set at $30,000, the sheriff’s office said.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theft
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He was booked into Thurston County Jail on suspicion of robbery and aggravated battery, police said.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 2025
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But Tober says Zarutska’s death is less the fault of CATS fare enforcement than of the courts that let the suspect walk free despite an extensive record of mental health challenges and criminal charges, including charges for robbery with a dangerous weapon and communicating threats.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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But the chick-snatching wasn't all terror and crib robbery, Parker stressed.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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The jury also recommended that Catarino serve 12 years for each manslaughter conviction, three years for each armed criminal action conviction, and one year for each stealing of a firearm conviction.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
2 Sep. 2025
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Hollywood starlet Sydney Sweeney has done plenty of scene-stealing in Euphoria and The White Lotus but her latest breakout performance may be on Wall Street.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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But multiple other Democratic districts were up for grabs, too.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated September 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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This lawyer-mugging could go without any response today.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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Find a way to limit endless swiping or late-night chats that drain you emotionally, and resist the pressure to respond immediately.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theft. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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