break-in
Example Sentences
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San Francisco police said they responded to two separate attempts to break in to or vandalize a Scientology property near the city’s Chinatown neighborhood in recent weeks.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
The move, initially joined by Morocco and Bahrain, was the most significant break in Israel’s regional isolation since Egypt made peace half a century ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
That was another match that was at 4-4 at the beginning of Sunday, with world number three Robertson winning six of the eight frames, including a 101 break in the final frame, to lead 10-6.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
Some observers perceived that as a break in what is regarded as one of the NFL’s best coach-general manager partnerships.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
Students are speaking around Kalinda loudly, buzzing with anticipation, and whenever there’s a break in the noise, I can tell even from where I stand, it’s because Kalinda is speaking.
From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender
