as in burglarizing
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully
in jail for robbing a bank
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Recent Examples of robbing
Our very own healthcare system is robbing all of us.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2024
Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2024
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The Rebels forced Ralston Valley to punt the ball after sacking Andrews on third-and-7.David Mullen, The Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2024
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Early in the third quarter, Hutchinson injured himself after sacking Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.Jacob Lev, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024
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Toxic leaders, on the other hand, use emotions as a weapon—exploiting vulnerabilities, guilt-tripping, or emotionally blackmailing employees into compliance.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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And where there are gaps in science, people can make money and gain attention by exploiting the public’s understanding.Keren Landman, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Neither of the two has ever confirmed that the reason for their breakup was indeed cheating, and Garfield and Stone remain friends to this day.Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2024
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This might seem like cheating, but both.Billboard Japan, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Robbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robbing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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