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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
Clearing these outdated regulations will allow carriers to offer better subsidies and deals, increasing consumer access to affordable devices without fear of theft and fraud inflating prices.
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Steve Pociask, Boston Herald, 12 July 2025
Burglary/Breaking & Entering – The unlawful entry into a building or some other structure to commit a felony or a theft.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2025
When synced, these data points can flag patterns of misuse, turning omnichannel behavior into a new line of defense against theft.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The elements of the robbery were consistent with other burglaries recently carried out in varying parts of the U.S. by South American theft groups, the complaint stated.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
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Steve Pociask, Boston Herald, 12 July 2025
Burglary/Breaking & Entering – The unlawful entry into a building or some other structure to commit a felony or a theft.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2025
When synced, these data points can flag patterns of misuse, turning omnichannel behavior into a new line of defense against theft.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The elements of the robbery were consistent with other burglaries recently carried out in varying parts of the U.S. by South American theft groups, the complaint stated.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theft
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Sacramento County sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday afternoon were looking for suspects involved in an apparent smash-and-grab style robbery at a jewelry store in Arden Arcade.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2025
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He was later arrested there following a robbery spree.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Backup guard spots, then, are likely the most up for grabs; returners like Garguilo, Throckmorton, and Sherman will have to jockey for reps.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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But that’s not the only race to watch — at least three other congressional seats could be up for grabs.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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“Theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theft. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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