as in pilfering
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Verb
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Miley has taken a leaner approach the past few years, only grabbing one jersey and leaving the rest in his locker for the clubhouse workers to donate or disperse.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025 -
Knowing defensive back is a glaring need, especially with the release of Jack Jones, is trading back and grabbing someone like Jahdae Barron while acquiring another second-round pick worth considering?—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This takes the guesswork out of picking a winner.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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While picking his brain about the former series, Entertainment Weekly got the creator of both shows — Bruce Miller — to provide an update on the new one.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The former Washington State University student was also charged with one felony count of burglary.—
Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Alaskan Bush People star Rain Brown and her husband Josiah Lorton have been arrested for alleged burglary, according to booking records obtained by PEOPLE.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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An abduction must have occurred, the child must be at risk of serious injury or death, and there has to be descriptive information about the child, the suspect or the suspect's vehicle.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Israel’s bombing of the Gaza Strip began in October 2023, in response to the terrorist attack perpetrated by Hamas in Southern Israel on Oct. 7 that resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people and the abduction of 251 people.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Pretending to be dead, Gi-hun and his friends launch a surprise attack, overpowering the guards and seizing their weapons, leaving only one guard alive.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Individuals are seizing opportunities as well.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The 40 counts against Measures and KMR include one count of first-degree scheme to defraud, three counts of second-degree grand larceny, 28 counts of third-degree grand larceny, five counts of fourth-degree grand larceny and three counts of petit larceny.—
Christie D’Zurilla,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Measures was indicted in Manhattan on 40 counts, including grand larceny, petit larceny and scheming to defraud.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Likewise, auto thefts have dropped from 859 in early 2022 to 236 as of March, and carjackings from 23 to five.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
21 Apr. 2025
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Hardy, along with several other teenage defendants, allegedly conspired to commit 33 carjackings between December 2022 and June 2023, according to the DOJ.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Gonzalez said Pena had multiple prior arrests, including at least five busts for petty larcenies and assaults.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Robbins, a known shoplifter, was linked to nine incidents of petty larceny, grand larceny and a shoplifting pattern in Midtown at department stores since the start of this year.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Shoplifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoplifting. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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