petty larceny
nounDefinition of petty larceny
Examples of petty larceny in a Sentence
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The boy dies of typhoid, but his spectre and his lust for petty larceny remain with Lurie. — Francisco Cantú, The New Yorker, "Téa Obreht Reimagines the Western," 12 Aug. 2019 There’s also a good chance that some North Koreans, especially military personnel with easy access to small arms, may resort to petty larceny to get ahead. — Charlie Campbell, Time, "What Would Korean Reunification Look Like? Five Glaring Problems to Overcome," 26 Apr. 2018 William Russel, 29, was arrested for a petty larceny charge, according to WCAX. — Alexandra Deabler, Fox News, "Wanted man mistakes police cruiser for pizza delivery car," 2 Apr. 2018 She was immediately arrested and charged with three counts of petty larceny, CNN reports. — Paula Rogo, Essence.com, "This Custodian Stole From Students During The National School Walkout," 17 Mar. 2018 The Richland County Sheriff’s Department issued a statement saying Evans had been charged with three counts of petty larceny. — Monique Judge, The Root, "Just Triflin’: Custodian Steals $180 From Students During National School Walkout Day," 16 Mar. 2018 On the other hand, someone whose mental illness compels them to petty larceny probably shouldn’t be confined at all. — New York Times, "The 10.1.17 Issue," 13 Oct. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'petty larceny.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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