rob

Example Sentences

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Like a lot of young Latinos, she’s now taking steps to connect with her heritage, and, in a way, atone for those moments where she let what others might think rob her of her pride.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

And hey, did you know that the word “raptor”—which is often used to describe birds of prey—comes from the Latin verb rapio, which means to plunder, rob, ravish, or abduct?

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

Police said the thieves had used the "quiet Christmas days" to rob the building on Nienhofstrasse in the Buer district.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

Don’t let this maid of honor, or the stress of being a bridesmaid, rob the ceremony of its cheer.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 8, 2025

“Self-gleaning is every scythe’s last prerogative. You can’t rob that from me, Rowan. Don’t even try.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman