rob
verb (used with object)
to take something from (someone) by unlawful force or threat of violence; steal from.
robbing
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present participleof rob.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“Without Congress, failed professionals will continue to use college sports as a fallback option — robbing the next class of young athletes of college scholarships,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
Data-center titans buy huge amounts of memory at higher prices, robbing Apple of its leverage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Now Spirit is gone, robbing us all of the airline likeliest to pester United, Delta, and American into lowering their prices more quickly once fuel prices go down.
From Slate ● May 12, 2026
"Tough measures must be taken to prevent smoking from robbing more families of their loved ones and harming vulnerable people," she said.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
I remember choking on nectar and pulp as the horrible bliss of the everapple stole over me, robbing me of caring even that I was dying.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
