armed robbery
noun
a robbery in which the robber is armed with a dangerous weapon.
Origin of armed robbery
1First recorded in 1975–80
Words Nearby armed robbery
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How to use armed robbery in a sentence
In exchange, the prosecution dropped the 18 counts of armed robbery against them.
Sternbeck said each was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit armed robbery and carrying a pistol without a license.
Shootout in downtown D.C. hotel room leaves one man dead | Peter Hermann | July 12, 2021 | Washington PostThe motion was denied, partly because Ford was still on probation for armed robbery and burglary.
Jury trials are starting again. But the pandemic put some behind bars past their sentences. | Rachel Weiner | June 24, 2021 | Washington PostShe cleared the name of Larry Hugee, who was serving 25 years for armed robbery.
With 12 men exonerated, the force behind Maryland’s Innocence Project hangs it up | Tim Prudente | June 3, 2021 | Washington PostThe teen was charged as a juvenile with assault with intent to commit an armed robbery.
Two dead in Takoma Park after off-duty Pentagon police officer fires gun during alleged car break-in | Dan Morse, Peter Hermann | April 8, 2021 | Washington Post
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