stealing
Prononciation : [ˈstiːlɪŋ]
Contexte : « crime »
(verb) to take something that doesn’t belong to you without asking or paying for it. This is called stealing, and it’s against the law.
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He returned the wallet he found because stealing is wrong.
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She didn't steal the candy; she paid for it at the store.
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Why do some people believe stealing is acceptable?
Contexte : « crime »
(noun) the act of taking something that belongs to someone else without their permission. Stealing is what happens when a thief takes a toy from another child.
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The stealing of the bike was reported to the police.
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There was no stealing during the event; everyone respected the rules.
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What can people do to prevent stealing in their neighborhoods?
Contexte : « emotional impact »
(verb) to take someone's emotions or attention away in a way that feels wrong or unfair. It can be about how someone feels when someone else gets all the attention.
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His performance at the show was stealing the spotlight from the other actors.
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She didn't steal the show; the team performed well together.
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How did her speech steal the audience's attention?
Contexte : « emotional impact »
(noun) a situation where someone or something takes attention away from others, often in a way that feels hurtful. It’s like when one student takes all the praise for a group project.
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The stealing of the spotlight made everyone notice her talent.
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The team experienced no stealing of attention during the presentation; everyone shared the credit.
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What are the effects of stealing attention in a group setting?