pilfer in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

pilfer in the PONS Dictionary

pilfer Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to pilfer from sb
voler à qn
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Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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Later the house's wood was pilfered by soldiers for fire fuel.
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These listings protect the wreck from potential claimants and divers who would pilfer artifacts.
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Men on bikes arrive not to help but to pilfer the apples.
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Unfortunately, the temple has been ravaged by pilfering and vandalism.
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He then pilfered from the military hospital laundry most of the blue uniforms needed to attire the rebels.
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Simultaneously, however, he begins pilfering from the till.
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The mercenaries in this storyline are initially working for anti-government rebels, paid for their services in diamonds pilfered from a local mine.
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During this time some of the woodwork deteriorated, some internal fixtures were pilfered, and attempts were made to remove tiles from fireplaces.
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In addition to shoplifting, thievery also has been due to pilfering by shipping personnel and burglary.
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Upon entering the street, he finds a bully, roughing up the locals and pilfering their money.
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