rob

Example Sentences

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Like a lot of young Latinos, she’s now taking steps to connect with her heritage, and, in a way, atone for those moments where she let what others might think rob her of her pride.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

And hey, did you know that the word “raptor”—which is often used to describe birds of prey—comes from the Latin verb rapio, which means to plunder, rob, ravish, or abduct?

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

Such a delay could rob people of years of contributions, employer matches and compound interest.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 23, 2026

Some critics say cloud seeding can rob downwind areas of rain, but Doricko and others say this doesn’t happen because the practice taps water that would otherwise remain in clouds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

“I only wonder what evil one could find it in his heart to rob so good a man.”

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw