robbery

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Much of early topographical anatomy – the careful mapping of structures in relation to one another – depended on cadavers obtained through grave robbery.

From Science Daily • Jun. 21, 2026

It all started back in 2020 with a robbery at the president's private farm in Phala Phala, Limpopo province.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The 5-4 decision, written by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, will likely require a new trial for Terry Pitchford, who was convicted and sentenced to death in 2006 for his role in a murder and grocery-store robbery.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

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

From Slate • May 20, 2026

O'BRIEN So you're relying pretty much on what you've been told about this robbery.

From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers