forced entry

Example Sentences

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In a statement, the Minneapolis police department said that "some individuals forced entry into the hotel through an alley entrance".

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

Hotel security found no signs of forced entry, and Joseph flew home the next day.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 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

All occupants of the home were able to evacuate before responding firefighters forced entry to battle the heavy blaze on the first floor and back of the property.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2025

The last door in the hall showed no signs of forced entry.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs