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muggers

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plural of mugger

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Noun

But in the meantime, on their nut-selling quest, Zuriko and Gela are unfortunately — though perhaps inevitably, given that in these parts Murphy’s law is the only one strictly observed — waylaid by highway robbers.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
The film, notable for seeing the robbers escape in Mini Coopers before the inevitable double-crossing took place between the co-conspirators, did well at the box office, grossing $176 million worldwide.

— Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of robbers

Noun

Steves has warned that pickpockets often target smartphones, and recommends strapping a phone lanyard to your chest or wrist.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2026
One such ruse, revealed by The Athletic in August 2024, involved a team of pickpockets being hired to teach his squad the importance of being ready, alert and prepared at all times.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of pickpockets

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His coup de grâce is to toss the door at them and then drive on top of it, snapping the neck of one of the assailants caught beneath.

— Chris Klimek, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
Sam eventually escapes her assailants and seemingly stops Charlie from enduring further harm.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of assailants

Noun

When a wealthy, royal woman is attacked by bandits, the two men save her and are welcomed to the castle as valiant knights.

— Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
Elsewhere, a gang of highway bandits cons an unsuspecting family into stopping by the roadside, only to violently kill them, burn their bodies, and strip their car for parts.

— Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of bandits

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Security forces were searching the compound and nearby areas, and the bodies of eight attackers were recovered, according to local police.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
Once victims entered their credentials, the attackers could capture that information.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of attackers

Noun

Within hours, their yacht vanishes, Matt is abducted by a gang of ruthless pirates led by Langbore (Copley), and paradise becomes a trap.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Knights in shining armor, pirates and princesses grace the grounds of Sleepy Hollow for the annual Renaissance Faire in Des Moines.

— Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 6 Sep. 2026

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