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armed robbery

noun

: robbery while carrying a gun or other weapon

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Another 14-year-old boy was charged with armed robbery. Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025 The Olathe Police Department is searching for four men suspected of committing an armed robbery Monday afternoon that left one man injured. Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Nov. 2025 The film saw Lofranco portray a young ex-convict grappling with gang violence and armed robbery, and reunited him with Taissa Farmiga. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Nov. 2025 He was sentenced to 75 years in prison after being found guilty on charges including felony murder and armed robbery. Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 13 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for armed robbery

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“Armed robbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armed%20robbery. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.

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armed robbery

see robbery

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