stealer
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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And while the tangy, aromatic gravy is often considered the show stealer, it would lose much of its charm in the absence of its understated partner.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025
“I think that Shohei realized how good of a base stealer he has become or can become,” manager Dave Roberts said.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2024
One scene stealer was an unruly pony named Sandy who stomped its hoof and shook its head aggressively during the larger-than-life Triumphal Scene, eliciting nervous laughter from the audience.
From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2022
He was a prolific base stealer who tied the American League record with 32 consecutive steals in 1980-81, and stands No. 2 behind Ichiro in Mariners’ history with 290 steals.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2022
Me, Mr. Leroy, and Jingle Boy started heading southwest, getting ready to catch ahold of the stealer of dreams!
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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