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Example Sentences

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The Japanese priest and his parishioners gathered before dawn, hoping that climate change had not robbed them of the chance to experience an increasingly rare communion with the sacred.

From Barron's

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

From BBC

Victoria's dad, Graham Hall, said Wright had "robbed" his family of seeing her "grow into a woman", go to university, get married and have children, and robbed her parents of any chance of grandchildren.

From BBC

His death robs the nation of a brilliant, witty commentator who was never afraid to stand against the consensus.

From BBC

The boycott has robbed the group stage of the biggest rivalry and money-spinning spectacle, but leaves India in pole position to top the group.

From Barron's