Example Sentences

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Beyond the emotional toll, losing partial vision has robbed Castellanos of a potentially lucrative career in esports, according to Pedram Esfandiary, one of his attorneys.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

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

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