intruder
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Tony Martin, the farmer who shot dead a teenage intruder at his isolated Norfolk home in 1999, left more than £2.5m to a "very loyal friend", his will reveals.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026
Investigators believe someone will recognize the intruder through their clothing, gait or appearance, giving the case crucial momentum after days with few leads.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026
K-pop star Nana helped overpower a home intruder and is recovering in hospital after suffering injuries during the tussle, South Korean police said on Sunday.
From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025
The adjuvant is a substance that activates the immune system to recognize the antigen, treat it as a foreign intruder and eliminate it.
From Science Daily • Oct. 13, 2025
There’s an astonished pause, with men on both sides of the car shifting in their bunks to get a look at this loud intruder.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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