break into
Example Sentences
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He was arrested in May 2020 after trying to break into a neighbour's flat, which led to his first admission to a psychiatric ward at Highbury Hospital in Nottingham on 25 May.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
At the end of the book club, the women break into convivial chatter.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
A man arrested trying to break into the Israeli embassy in London, armed with two knives, put his "life on the line" trying to get to the UK, a jury has heard.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Hackers more often break into companies using previously discovered bugs, or by stealing login credentials or using social engineering techniques.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
In real life, I run a scan to see if anyone is trying to break into my inventory.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
