robbery

Example Sentences

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Imagine arriving at the scene of a bank robbery long after it happened.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

That underlying conflict explains why Chatrie matters far beyond one robbery investigation or even Google itself.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

France said Monday that it had selected an international team of architects to transform the Louvre, which has been hit by a litany of problems including a $100 million jewellery robbery.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The police are still investigating but the senator said this was not a robbery.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

He had no history of crime or violence, and for most folks who knew him, robbery just didn't make sense for a man who worked as hard as Walter.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson