rob
verb (used with object)
to take something from (someone) by unlawful force or threat of violence; steal from.
robbing
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present participleof rob.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"It feels like Supermarket Sweep - I feel like I'm robbing the place," she said.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Not only in the sheer existence of the AI itself, which is comprised of literal stolen material, but in robbing creators of their process.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Data-center titans buy huge amounts of memory at higher prices, robbing Apple of its leverage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Now Spirit is gone, robbing us all of the airline likeliest to pester United, Delta, and American into lowering their prices more quickly once fuel prices go down.
From Slate ● May 12, 2026
“If you’re planning on robbing my house, I’ll save you the trouble. I’ve got nothing worth stealing.”
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
