highway robbery
Example Sentences
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“This is highway robbery without a gun. It’s not just us that they’re taking from. It’s our families who struggle to make ends meet and send us money, they are the real victims.”
From The Guardian ● Jan. 15, 2018
I really don’t want to go back to the diapers and midnight feedings, etc., not to mention highway robbery of daycare costs.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2015
Well said..This guy Bauknight has his fingers all over this highway robbery underway...!
From New York Times ● Dec. 13, 2014
Pro Football Weekly: The magazine picks Seattle third in its preseason power rankings behind the 49ers and Broncos, stating: “GM John Schneider’s incredible drafting in 2012 is followed by highway robbery in ’13 free agency.’’
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 24, 2013
Bonnets, bought by stage-drivers, 328; highway robbery of, 408.
From Stage-coach and Tavern Days by Earle, Alice Morse
