break-in
Example Sentences
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A source close to Combs told The Times that this was the second recent break-in attempt at the property.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Vivien Leigh’s Oscar for “A Streetcar Named Desire” was stolen during a break-in in the 1950s.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
It centred around the cover-up of a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in 1972.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
The 18 defendants continue to face other allegations in relation to the break-in.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026
“Trees down. Power outages. There was a break-in on Marmion Way,” he said, pointing southeast.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
