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NL888 Posted 14 years ago
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Does "Robbing" mean "gripping" here?

Context:12:18AM EST November 12. 2012 - Robbing headlines from the selection of a president for the next four years would seem a tall order, but CIA Director David Petraeus has managed to do just that.
  

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I believe it refers to that David has "robbed" the spotlight position in newspapers from Obama at this precise moment of reelection victory. Am I on the right track?

— NL888

  • I believe it refers to that David has "robbed" the spotlight position in newspapers from Obama at this precise moment of reelection victory.
  • Am I on the right track?
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I believe it refers to that David has "robbed" the spotlight position in newspapers from Obama at this precise moment of reelection victory.
Am I on the right track?
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NL888I believe it refers to ... Am I on the right track?
Yes. That's what it means. Emotion: smile
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