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looting vs stealing
0 Crowds of people went on a rampage, looting and carrying out acts of violence," said Cape Town Police Superintendent Billy Jones. They were charged with public violence and are to appear in court Monday. 02 br
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00 Can I replace looting with stealing without change of meaning? 02 br
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00 Can I replace looting with stealing without change of meaning? 02 br
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02 br 00 stealing only conveys the theft of items 02 br 00 so looting seems more appropriate here 0-
- 02 br 00 stealing only conveys the theft of items 02 br 00 so looting seems more appropriate here 0-
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0 looting - taking goods/stealing from unprotected premises usually after some violence. 02 br
00 stealing only conveys the theft of items 02 br
00 so looting seems more appropriate here 0-
00 stealing only conveys the theft of items 02 br
00 so looting seems more appropriate here 0-
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