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Vocabulary Entry
stealing
|noun • verb
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noun
The act of taking someone's property unlawfully.
Example Sentences
"The stealing of the car was reported to the police."
"He was charged with stealing after the shop owner caught him."
"Stealing is a serious crime that can lead to severe penalties."
V
verb
Present participle of steal; to take another person's property without permission.
Example Sentences
"They are stealing from the local store right now."
"He was caught stealing money from his friend."
"Do not even think about stealing anything from the festival."