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to purloin
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to steal something, especially in a sneaky or deceitful manner
Example
The thief purloins valuable items from unsuspecting pedestrians in the bustling city streets.
He purloined a rare artifact from the museum during the chaos of the robbery.
The cat burglar is purloining jewelry from the wealthy neighborhood as we speak.
Tomorrow, the pickpocket will attempt to purloin wallets from unsuspecting tourists in the crowded market.
By the time the authorities arrived, the thief had already purloined the cash and fled the scene.