burgle

Example Sentences

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Grant had accused The Sun of using private investigators to tap his phone and burgle his house, and said he settled because he could not face the possible costs of proceeding to trial.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2025

The suspect says he did not burgle Sarah.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2024

“You make it as hard as possible for burglars in hopes that they look for some other house to burgle, but it’s impossible to ever completely secure your house.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 9, 2019

Ford’s conversion took England to within five points and they had two minutes to burgle a victory.

From The Guardian • Aug. 22, 2015

When burglars burgle an editor it is a sign that confidence is restored under Hayes’ administration.

From Peck's Compendium of Fun by Peck, George W. (George Wilbur)