robbed

Example Sentences

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Back to your original question about wearing jewelry in public and making sure you don’t get robbed.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The Dodgers’ offense managed just five hits against Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriguez and was robbed of two by center fielder Jorge Barrosa, who made diving catches on line drives by Will Smith and Andy Pages.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Musk sued the AI startup arguing that it robbed a charity by converting into a for-profit after Musk donated $38 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Wood has been plagued by injuries during his career - including multiple knee and elbow operations - which have robbed England for periods of one of their finest strike bowlers.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

“Well, you get in it and go back to Jefferson. If you find them, it wont be in my show. I run a respectable show. You say they robbed you?”

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner