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break into

VERB
burglarize
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG




Example Sentences

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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

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

Microsoft has previously attempted to break into the wearable devices.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The same applied to Villa, with Steph Houghton saying they were the team most likely to break into the top four this time.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

“It is, sir. Two students are trying to break into the tower!”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart




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