rob
verb (used with object)
to take something from (someone) by unlawful force or threat of violence; steal from.
has robbed
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present perfectof rob (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The boycott has robbed the group stage of the biggest rivalry and money-spinning spectacle, but leaves India in pole position to top the group.
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
But the lack of new labor-market indicators, in particular, has robbed officials of the information that might resolve disagreements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2025
Loss of riparian habitat due to development, stream channelization and other factors has robbed the mountain frogs of habitat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2024
He says that while North Korea’s past leaders had “stolen people’s freedom, money and human rights, Kim Jong Un has robbed what was left of them: hope”.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2024
He has robbed me, yet he has given me something of greater value.
From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse
