forced entry

Example Sentences

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Police said there was an odour when they forced entry to the house after they received a "concern for safety" call from the victim's daughter.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

Few signs of forced entry were visible on Sunday at the singer's home apart from a broken doorknob, an AFP journalist observed.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

Security Minister Dan Jarvis said that the problem was a recurring one, telling MPs that "forced entry, tailgating, and so-called jibbing, are not victimless acts".

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

Chief Jim McDonnell said that there was no sign of forced entry into Hidra’s apartment and, in the aftermath, announced an internal probe into the handling of the initial responses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025

She looped around the stone, looking for signs of damage or forced entry.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton