armed robbery

noun

: robbery while carrying a gun or other weapon

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He has been charged with one count of armed robbery, and was ordered detained until trial, according to court records. Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025 Eight suspects charged in connection with the 2016 Paris hotel armed robbery of Kim Kardashian were found guilty, according to reports. Liam Quinn, People.com, 23 May 2025 Five of them – all men – face armed robbery and kidnapping charges and potentially risk being sentenced to life imprisonment. Juliette Jabkhiro, USA Today, 13 May 2025 In a 10-2 vote, the jury convicted Hudson of armed robbery. Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 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 8 Jun. 2025.

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armed robbery

see robbery

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