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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Hernandez was found guilty of three counts of first-degree murder, two counts each of second-degree robbery and attempted second-degree robbery, and one count of conspiracy to commit robbery, prosecutors said.
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Seamus Bozeman
follow, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
The sentencing comes after a jury in April found Morales guilty on charges of murder, use of a firearm to commit a felony, felony murder, first-degree robbery and carrying a pistol without a permit, according to the DCJ.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
Issa Hamade and Ahmad Harb, both 32, and Sobhi Sobh, 33, were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of first-degree kidnapping, extortion, conspiracy, battery with intent to commit mayhem, robbery or grand larceny, and coercion with force or threats, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
On Monday, Tustin police located and arrested 19-year-old Aaron Cantreal Arterberry, who was booked for robbery.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 18 June 2026
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Seamus Bozeman
follow, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
The sentencing comes after a jury in April found Morales guilty on charges of murder, use of a firearm to commit a felony, felony murder, first-degree robbery and carrying a pistol without a permit, according to the DCJ.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
Issa Hamade and Ahmad Harb, both 32, and Sobhi Sobh, 33, were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of first-degree kidnapping, extortion, conspiracy, battery with intent to commit mayhem, robbery or grand larceny, and coercion with force or threats, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
On Monday, Tustin police located and arrested 19-year-old Aaron Cantreal Arterberry, who was booked for robbery.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 18 June 2026
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 20 Jun. 2026.
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