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"It's the great thing of being a good returner, you have a good chance of breaking in every game," she said.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

Because the fresh leather can be so rigid, little leaguers everywhere have devised their own methods for breaking in a brand new glove.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

The affidavit shows there was “no corresponding call for service” related to the day Piscatella showed up at Ortega’s home and claimed someone was breaking in.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025

Ms Ayling said Mr Perks was woken by the defendant breaking in through the conservatory and initially mistook the defendant for his son.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2025

It was as if Times Square were a kind of shell, with colors and noises breaking in great waves inside it.

From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden




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