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
Mr. Fountain imagines that the U.S. has been overrun by a weird medical epidemic known as the Weeps, which causes people to spontaneously break into tears.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 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
Do you expect the removal of rote accounting work to make the profession more attractive to students, or harder to break into?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
At times, she would break into tears at moments she seemed most in control.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
