embezzlements

noun

plural of embezzlement
as in peculations

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  1. burglaries
  2. robberies
Noun
  • According to police, the suspects in the burglaries have approached homes during the early morning hours and used garage door openers left inside unlocked cars to gain access to garages.
    — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
  • In recent months, burglars have hit shops in Burbank, Anaheim, Brentwood and Simi Valley, stealing anywhere from thousands to more than $100,000 worth of Pokémon and sports cards during quick smash-and-grab burglaries.
    — Amanda Starrantino, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of burglaries
Noun
  • Oakland Police arrested three suspects last week on suspicion of multiple robberies.
    — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
  • In his apartment officers found black and gray clothing Fleming wore during the robberies as well as a black duffel bag, a gun belt with a holster, a large sum of cash still wrapped in bank currency bands, and multiple guns.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026
Definition of robberies
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