rob
verb (used with object)
to take something from (someone) by unlawful force or threat of violence; steal from.
have robbed
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present perfectof rob.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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"Have you noticed how these activities have robbed the government of sleep?"
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2025
This also would have robbed Rain and Spaeny of the chance to channel the heroine the audience knows that she’ll never meet, yanking on our nostalgic heartstrings.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2024
While he has already surpassed luminaries like Joe DiMaggio and Ken Griffey Jr. in career WAR, injuries have robbed Trout of some of his prime.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 29, 2024
Ward joined his three-time American League most valuable player teammate Mike Trout as the two Angels players who have robbed a grand slam since 2004, per Sports Info Solutions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2023
“According to my parents? Yes. We might as well have robbed a bank.”
From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead
