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stolen

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/ˈstəʊlən/ English

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verb

  1. To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.“Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery.”
  2. (of ideas, words, music, a look, credit, etc.) To appropriate without giving credit or acknowledgement.“They stole my idea for a biodegradable, disposable garbage de-odorizer.”
  3. To get or effect surreptitiously or artfully.“He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street.”
  4. To acquire at a low price.“He stole the car for two thousand less than its book value.”

adjective

  1. That has been stolen.

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