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Recent Examples of mugger
The mugger grabbed the knife and slashed his victim in the face, causing a deep gash.
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Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
The Promethean is a triumphant calling, not a mugger in an underpass.
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James Folta,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
The story documented the stabbing death of a 24-year-old father of two who was attacked by an armed mugger outside a casino in the city’s upscale Knightsbridge neighborhood.
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Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
11 Aug. 2025
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
The Promethean is a triumphant calling, not a mugger in an underpass.
—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
The story documented the stabbing death of a 24-year-old father of two who was attacked by an armed mugger outside a casino in the city’s upscale Knightsbridge neighborhood.
—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mugger
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The robber then fled on foot each time.
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The Fort Worth Police Department has put out a public assistance request to find victims of a robber who is believed to have stolen more than 10 phones since early June.
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The looter’s story only came to light thanks to Bradley Gordon, an American lawyer based in Cambodia who has spent much of the last 14 years investigating the plunder of Khmer cultural heritage.
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Borderlands 4 is an amusing looter-shooter that supports solo play or up to four-player co-op.
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In a further interview that night, the victim named Fuller, Brown and Mumphrey as the assailants.
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The state also sought to undercut the defense theory that the DNA could point to an unknown suspect, arguing that trace DNA under fingernails does not automatically suggest a struggle with an assailant.
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Two good Samaritans intervened, prompting the kidnapper to run away, according to police.
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Former police officer Charles Brewer, a frequent YouTube commentator on Nancy Guthrie’s case, recently posted a new video suggesting that Nancy may have known her alleged kidnapper.
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Hurd was seen fist-bumping another attacker moments after deputies intervened, Madden Ragland said.
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In practice, this means understanding which tools may be used against you, how audience perception can be manipulated, what sequence of actions attackers typically follow, and which methods are deployed at different stages of a campaign.
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Sadness, shock, and anger manifested at a vigil in Mattapan Tuesday night, as the community prayed for the woman who was hit and killed during an alleged carjacker's reckless escape attempt last Saturday.
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The man matching the description of the carjacker was found running away from the last car reported stolen, MDSO said, near Southwest 152nd Avenue and Sunset Drive.
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The Travelon Anti-theft Classic Crossbody Bag, which is built with pickpocket-proof features to keep your valuables protected, is also on sale for 56 percent off, bringing its price down to just $34.
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The film stars John Turturro as an old-school pickpocket who finds himself in a dangerous race against time through city streets.
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Though investigators received numerous tips, Huisentruit was never found, and her abductor or killer was never identified.
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Hip abductor strength is important for balance and mobility, regardless of yourage.
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“Mugger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mugger. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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