armed robbery

Frequency: 9.055.2 per million words

A robbery carried out by someone carrying a weapon.

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Examples (10)

  • The bank was targeted in an armed robbery last night.
  • Police are investigating a series of armed robberies in the area.
  • He was charged with armed robbery after being caught with the weapon.
  • An armed robbery can result in severe penalties.
  • Witnesses described the suspects involved in the armed robbery.
  • The security guard bravely prevented an armed robbery.
  • They planned an armed robbery of a jewelry store.
  • The increase in armed robberies has caused public concern.
  • She was traumatized after experiencing an armed robbery.
  • Convicted of armed robbery, he received a long prison sentence.