burgle

Example Sentences

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“You make it as hard as possible for burglars in hopes that they look for some other house to burgle, but it’s impossible to ever completely secure your house.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 9, 2019

William "Bill" Lincoln, 60, denies being part of the conspiracy to burgle the safety desposit, in central London.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2015

Four men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to burgle in connection with the Hatton Garden safety deposit box raid at Easter.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2015

Ford’s conversion took England to within five points and they had two minutes to burgle a victory.

From The Guardian • Aug. 22, 2015

Life," said Charteris, who had had time for reflection, "is a house which we all burgle.

From The Intrusion of Jimmy by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)