robbing
- present participle of rob.
Example Sentences
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Data-center titans buy huge amounts of memory at higher prices, robbing Apple of its leverage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Related inflation concerns could still keep the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates, he cautioned, robbing small caps and other interest-rate-sensitive stocks of a key source of support.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 9, 2026
“This is robbing Peter to pay Paul,” said Councilmember Monica Rodriguez about the funding decision.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2026
I have a plan and when I get out, I am going to make big money, and it is not going to be robbing banks.
From Slate ● Dec. 1, 2025
There are books all over the floor, like someone tried robbing the place.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
