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Recent Examples of break in
Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Travis Scott’s first major break in music came thanks to Ye (formerly Kanye West).
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
Potentially violent crimes, such as home invasions, break-ins, 'smash and grabs' from vehicles stopped at intersections and from locked cars in shopping mall parking lots, cell phone thefts, and muggings are routinely reported to police.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Verb
During the two-season break in filming between seasons five and six, the star, executive producer and director on the series had her first child.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Travis Scott’s first major break in music came thanks to Ye (formerly Kanye West).
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
Each step of the break-in should have alerted security officers at the residence, according to Michael Evanoff, a security consultant and former assistant secretary of state for diplomatic security at the US State Department.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
Potentially violent crimes, such as home invasions, break-ins, 'smash and grabs' from vehicles stopped at intersections and from locked cars in shopping mall parking lots, cell phone thefts, and muggings are routinely reported to police.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for break in
Verb
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Read the full Libra Daily Horoscope Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Space to do your thing has never felt so good—until someone invades it!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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By the time the third movie in the franchise rolls around, the zombies, cheerleaders, and werewolves face off with a group of invading aliens with uncertain intentions and (no spoilers) an unexpected secret about Addison’s true identity is revealed.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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It's not supposed to be interrupted by hazardous mold.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Jade Cargill interrupted Naomi and begin arguing with Bianca Belair.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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At least 13 businesses in Mokena, Frankfort and Tinley Park were targeted in smash-and-grab burglaries early Friday morning, according to the Mokena Police Department.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Laken Riley Act requires the detention of migrants without legal status, including those allowed into the U.S. to seek asylum, if they have been accused of theft, shoplifting, or burglary.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
11 Apr. 2025
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Los Angeles jewelry store Love Jewels was robbed of around $20 million worth of jewelry during a daring heist on Sunday, April 13.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The synagogue isn’t a wholly random place for Hampton to be asked to rob.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Lawsuits challenging Trump administration cuts in grant funding by other agencies, such as the Department Health and Human Services, have made analogous arguments.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2025
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And he’s voted this year for a budget plan that could lead to big cuts in federal school funding.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, the holdup on congressional action is a lack of input from the White House, which could also opt to act unilaterally to revise existing outbound investment regulations.—
Owen Tedford,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The only holdup with this trade is the fact that the Cardinals already have a decent bit of pitching in their farm system.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Break in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/break%20in. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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