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are robbing

  • present progressive of rob.

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“How can we trust people who are robbing from us?”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2025

“We are robbing Peter to pay Paul. And we’re not alone.”

From Seattle Times Sep. 5, 2023

"They are robbing the vulnerable because they know with the higher interest they're going to get the desperate people."

From BBC Aug. 27, 2021

“You cannot expect to make peace while you are robbing our banks.”

From New York Times Jun. 29, 2021

Life is so short that each time you leave your good home to seek adventures you are robbing yourself.

From Her Royal Highness Woman by O'Rell, Max