robbery
noun
rob·bery
ˈrä-b(ə-)rē 
plural robberies
: the act or practice of robbing
specifically
: larceny from the person or presence of another by violence or threat
Examples of robbery in a Sentence
a series of armed robberies
They foiled a bank robbery.
He is charged with attempted robbery.
She was arrested for robbery.
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But that afternoon, Smith didn’t know the worst decision of his life, a robbery that left three people dead and two others wounded, was now being rehashed for millions.
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John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2025
Authorities said Lawler partnered on the last four robberies with Tarandle Lee, 45, of Bolingbrook, who drove the getaway car.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2025
Norris was arrested the same night as the robbery but posted $100,000 for his release from jail on April 4, according to records.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 16 July 2025
No further details about the robbery were immediately released.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2025
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John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2025
Authorities said Lawler partnered on the last four robberies with Tarandle Lee, 45, of Bolingbrook, who drove the getaway car.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2025
Norris was arrested the same night as the robbery but posted $100,000 for his release from jail on April 4, according to records.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 16 July 2025
No further details about the robbery were immediately released.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for robbery
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“Robbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/robbery. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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