rob
verb (used with object)
to take something from (someone) by unlawful force or threat of violence; steal from.
were robbing
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past progressiveof rob.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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CEO Sophie Livingstone said increasing winter costs were "robbing parents of sleep and peace of mind," and she urged people to donate "before the cold sets in."
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2025
"I thought they were robbing the signs," Oviedo said.
From Fox News ● Jul. 8, 2021
“I thought they were robbing the signs,” Oviedo said.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 7, 2021
“It’s still not confirmed whether Texas Red and his partner, the Oklahoma Kid, were robbing places or not,” Mills said.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 30, 2021
He believed that the relatives of his lady-love were robbing her, or that they were, at any rate, taking advantage of her weakness.
From Miss Mackenzie by Anthony Trollope
