break into
Example Sentences
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The men were arrested within days of the gang using explosives to break into the museum, but by then there was no trace of the items, considered to be among Romania's greatest treasures.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
It would break into strong spells of storms and deeply gray cloud-cover for hours in the afternoon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
When she wanted to try to break into health coaching recently, he agreed to cover her full $2,000-a-month rent for a year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
I wouldn’t be surprised if Elle Fanning is the only new contender to break into this race.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
I’d thought for sure that his eyes would jump immediately to the swirls on the cover, that he’d break into his familiar smile and hurry over to have a closer look.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
