rob
verb (used with object)
to take something from (someone) by unlawful force or threat of violence; steal from.
are robbing
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present progressiveof rob.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“How can we trust people who are robbing from us?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2025
The notorious traffic jams of the Nigerian city of Lagos are robbing some children of their sleep.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2022
In addition to potentially contaminating the water, the pigs, which are not native to North America, are robbing native wildlife of acorns and other staples.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 1, 2022
After all, if you have empathy towards someone that makes less than you, you are robbing them of their right to feel the indignity, helplessness and anger that they have cultivated towards you.
From New York Times ● Jan. 23, 2018
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 Max O'Rell
