Sentence example with the word 'purloin'

purloin

abstract, appropriate, borrow, crib, extort, lift, palm, poach, scrounge, snatch, swindle, thieve

Definition v. make off with belongings of others

Last update: February 28, 2017


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I had it examined by a botanical expert and elicited the information that it was ablossom of the homegrown potato plant purloined from a forcingcase of the model farm.   [verb]

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For our own part, we do not think so; it seems to us impossible that the same hand should pluck laurels and purloin the shoes from a dead man.   [verb]

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Because Eddie tried to purloin the woman’s purse, he spent the night in jail.   [verb]

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Jill was shocked when her best friend tried to purloin her favorite necklace.   [verb]

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They have already forced the missionary-box and purloined its contents.   [verb]

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There was no doubt, however, that he had purloined it from some one else.   [verb]

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They will, however, suffer the rogue to go away, if he has not already purloined anything.   [verb]

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The Camellia Buds were fetching fuel, which they had purloined from the gardener's wood-shed.   [verb]

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She purloined a good breakfastcupful, and divided the spoils with her four confederates.   [verb]

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And as she had sent her subscription to Bok personally, he had purloined the dollar.   [verb]

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No one would like to suspect him of having purloined his wife's tiara.   [Please select]

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