break into
Example Sentences
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“They didn’t even need to break into the strongroom,” Al-Abideen said bitterly, looking at a heavy metal door secured with multiple bolts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
But for people who are trying to break into the job market, such as college graduates, or those looking for a change, it is challenging.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
By the end, she “almost expected everyone to break into Elvish.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
The agency said federal regulations allow sunroofs to be made with tempered glass, which must break into gravel-like pieces, or laminated glass, where pieces stay stuck to a plastic interlayer instead of scattering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
“Can you sense when someone is trying to break into your head?” he asked.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
