breaking and entering

Example Sentences

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Squatting is legal is Australia, but laws prohibiting breaking and entering or trespass - remaining on private property when instructed to leave - still apply.

From BBC

Mr. Otieno was taken into custody on March 3 by Henrico County police, who were responding to a report of breaking and entering from a neighbor.

From New York Times

Burglaries and breaking and entering cases are up nearly 20 percent over last year, according to Atlanta police statistics.

From New York Times

If we can forgive a fox for telling a lie, what about a chickadee for breaking and entering?

From New York Times

She gently scolded them for breaking and entering.

From Seattle Times