robbed
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Ain’t that the truth; Freeman would’ve had two home runs Tuesday if Braves left fielder Mauricio Dubón hadn’t robbed him of one in the third inning with a sprinting, leaping catch at the wall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
But only about 830,000 cellphones were reported stolen or robbed in 2025, according to the annual report, which draws on police data.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
Bowie was robbed of his evening and will surely be given a proper chance in Skopje.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Anscomb's wife Fiona and daughters Liberty and Imogen said in a statement: "He will be so very deeply missed by so many and has been robbed of the special times of life."
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
I don’t care if it messes up my hair, because I need to look a mix of crazy, disheveled, and apathetic to maintain the balancing act of getting good tips and not getting robbed.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
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