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

His maternal grandfather served time in prison for armed robbery, whilst his grandfather on his father's side was a "traditional working-class Tory" who had served in the Navy during the Second World War.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

O'BRIEN But now you want us to believe that you participated in this robbery because you were afraid of Bobo, and not because this is what you do?

From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers