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break into

VERB
burglarize
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG




Example Sentences

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Gessime has featured in all their recent friendlies since, making his debut against Ecuador in March as he attempts to break into a side that reached the semi-finals in Qatar.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

When she wanted to try to break into health coaching recently, he agreed to cover her full $2,000-a-month rent for a year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

It would break into strong spells of storms and deeply gray cloud-cover for hours in the afternoon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

I wouldn’t be surprised if Elle Fanning is the only new contender to break into this race.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

When she greeted Obinze’s mother with a “Good afternoon, ma,” she almost expected her, in response, to break into song in a voice as peerless as Onyeka Onwenu’s.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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