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break into

VERB
burglarize
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Antonyms
STRONG




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A large vehicle-free zone was created over the course of the festival, allowing the crowds to mingle, enjoy street performances and, on a number of occasions, break into impromptu sing-alongs.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

However, two-wheelers may prove a more resilient market to break into.

From Barron's Aug. 9, 2026

An offbeat comedy about two friends trying to break into the then-emergent world of music videos, the film stars John Cusack and Tim Robbins just as their careers were starting to take off.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

They try to break into a server by sneaking malware into software the model thinks the server will use—sometimes many pieces of software.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

I exit the inn, and I’m about to break into a run when I hear it.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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