break into
Example Sentences
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Police spokesperson Ferry Walintukan said there were reports of people breaking into shops on Sumatra, and police had been sent in to restore order, the Associated Press news agency reported.
From BBC
The thieves broke into the farm overnight into Monday, cutting a border fence before breaking into farm buildings, but a complaint was only filed with police later in the week, news site Franceinfo reported.
From BBC
Commercial sailors generally spend about six months at sea each year, broken into smaller stints, though they may work more or less.
She said the community felt very worried as "a lot" of the salon's clients have had their cars broken into, as well as some having theirs stolen.
From BBC
The men came out after Israeli forces used construction machinery to break into the building, the military and police said.
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