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break-in

[breyk-in] / ˈbreɪkˌɪn /


break in




Example Sentences

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“We’re not telling people to break in at all ... on their website, they say they welcome people with open doors,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

San Francisco police said they responded to two separate attempts to break in to or vandalize a Scientology property near the city’s Chinatown neighborhood in recent weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

He got his big acting break in horror-comedy series iZombie before going on to appear in Netflix hits such as Midnight Mass, and posts openly about his passions on social media.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The move, initially joined by Morocco and Bahrain, was the most significant break in Israel’s regional isolation since Egypt made peace half a century ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

I see it, like a break in the clouds when the sun shines through.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz