forced entry

Example Sentences

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A preliminary investigation into the man’s hideout found no signs of forced entry.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Shipton said police forced entry into his property and served him with a search warrant under the National Security Act 2023.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 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

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