highway robber

Examples (10)

• In olden times, a highway robber posed a serious threat to travelers.
• Legend has it that a notorious highway robber once operated on this very road.
• The remote mountain pass was a favored haunt for highway robbers.
• Many a merchant fell victim to a highway robber on their journey through the wilderness.
• The local authorities finally apprehended the elusive highway robber after a long chase.
• Stories of daring highway robbers who outsmarted the law are common in folklore.
• The character in the play was a charming but dangerous highway robber with a code of honor.
• Some people feel that certain unexpected fees are akin to being held up by a highway robber.
• A highway robber would often ambush coaches in remote areas, demanding valuables.
• Despite being a historical term, the idea of a highway robber still evokes a sense of danger.