housebreaking

Example Sentences

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Zandile Christmas Mafe, 49, who liked to talk politics with friends, was charged on Tuesday with arson, theft, housebreaking and possession of explosives.

From New York Times • Jan. 4, 2022

Victoria Seaman, a Nevada assemblywoman and real estate agent who helped sponsor the new anti-squatter law, said Nevada is leading the nation in tough new housebreaking laws.

From The Guardian • Sep. 30, 2016

Dishonesty crimes, including housebreaking, shoplifting and other thefts, also show a slight rise up 1%, despite a continuing downwards trend since 1991.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2014

It has a comprehensive list of guidelines—vaccine requirements, housebreaking rules, a strict “no biting” policy—but as long as those are followed, ORI allows a wide range of animals in the office.

From BusinessWeek • Jun. 1, 2012

She was completely spoiled now and no one thought of housebreaking her.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck