break-in

Example Sentences

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Vivien Leigh’s Oscar for “A Streetcar Named Desire” was stolen during a break-in in the 1950s.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

It was his second break-in since opening the shop in 2023.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

The 18 defendants continue to face other allegations in relation to the break-in.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

After a break-in, strikes and a ticket fraud scandal, the beleaguered Louvre museum in Paris said Friday it had suffered a water leak in its most-visited wing, the second flood in three months.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

"You think I can keep that from him? Everyone's heard about the break-in at the hospital by now, and John knows you're hurt. He's pretty angry about it."

From "Legend" by Marie Lu