robbing

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Data from Vanda Research and others have shown that retail buying has been subdued lately, robbing the market of what had become a critical source of demand for stocks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

"Tough measures must be taken to prevent smoking from robbing more families of their loved ones and harming vulnerable people," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Because while the Olympics may help the sport gather viewers, it has done little to reverse a steady decline in participation at the grassroots level, which is robbing the sport of its future athletes.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

I have a plan and when I get out, I am going to make big money, and it is not going to be robbing banks.

From Slate • Dec. 1, 2025

“If you’re planning on robbing my house, I’ll save you the trouble. I’ve got nothing worth stealing.”

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt