rob

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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

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

The problem was, it was also going to inevitably rob them of track position around a track where overtaking is all but impossible.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

Malachy and Michael look shocked over the way I got the bread and lemonade but then Malachy says it was only what Robin Hood would have done, rob the rich and give to the poor.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt