rob
verb (used with object)
to take something from (someone) by unlawful force or threat of violence; steal from.
had robbed
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past perfectof rob.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Ms Hudson said she was "exhausted" from fighting the error, which she said had robbed her of "months of peace" since she had received a letter in September about Underwood's possible early release.
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2025
Without a cooperating witness, prosecutors said it was impossible to prove “beyond a reasonable doubt” that Robledo had robbed anyone that night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2024
An independent watchdog found that he had robbed state coffers to finance massive renovations to his rural homestead in KwaZulu-Natal.
From New York Times ● Jan. 30, 2024
Boston took its first lead of the night when Marchand scored from Grubauer’s doorstep just moments after the goalie had robbed him of a chance at point-blank range.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 23, 2023
She stood in the open doorway, her mouth slightly agape, as though Dill had robbed her of the last few seconds she needed to figure out what she’d say.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
