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housebreaking



NOUN
breaking and entering
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Produced on June 21, 2020, eight days after Mr. David’s arrest, the report said there was information indicating that he was involved in “a housebreaking and theft” at a farm belonging to Mr. Ramaphosa.

From New York Times ● Jun. 22, 2022

Victoria Seaman, a Nevada assemblywoman and real estate agent who helped sponsor the new anti-squatter law, said Nevada is leading the nation in tough new housebreaking laws.

From The Guardian ● Sep. 30, 2016

The court was told Mr Dornan had more than 30 convictions and had been jailed for housebreaking in 2011.

From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2013

It has a comprehensive list of guidelines—vaccine requirements, housebreaking rules, a strict “no biting” policy—but as long as those are followed, ORI allows a wide range of animals in the office.

From BusinessWeek ● Jun. 1, 2012

She was completely spoiled now and no one thought of housebreaking her.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck


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