How to Use break-in in a Sentence
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He is charged with burglary in connection with the Aug. 11 break-in at the local campaign building in Ashburn.
— Louis Casiano, Fox News, 14 Aug. 2024 -
No matter how luxurious a hotel is, the realities are unavoidable: locks break, there are master key cards, and break-ins happen.
— Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2024 -
During that encounter, Le pulled the truck into the warehouse’s parking lot and watched as the burglars streamed out of the building, according to surveillance footage of the break-ins.
— Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2024 -
Global digital director Arati Menon tells us that the Campo sneaker requires much less break-in time than other Veja styles.
— Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2024 -
The more leather in your boot, the longer the break-in period.
— Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 22 Mar. 2023 -
Reeves’ home was also the scene of back-to-back break-ins in 2014.
— Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2023 -
The break-in occurred in a guest house next to the couple’s main home, the sources said.
— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2024 -
In the statement, the victim wrote that one of her young children was home at the time of the break-in.
— City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2023 -
No one was home at the time of the break-in, according to the Detroit Free Press.
— Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 12 May 2023 -
That said, the shoes do run true to size even with the longer break-in period.
— Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2023 -
The fire station door was boarded up after the break-in.
— Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024 -
Plus, these are comfortable right out of the box and require no break-in time.
— Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2023 -
Police said on Thursday that have not made any arrests in the break-ins.
— Olivia Diaz, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2024 -
What was stole and the value of loss resulting from the break-in was not clear Tuesday.
— Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2024 -
The majority of the break-ins occurred near the 1200 block of Ebener Street.
— Jordan Parker, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2023 -
However, latex can be too firm for some and can take a few weeks to break-in.
— Jack Byram, Health, 20 Apr. 2023 -
Then there’s a break-in, and everyone assumes they’ve been stolen.
— Michael Gorra, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2023 -
In the two most recent cases, the victims were home during the break-ins, Sharki said.
— Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2023 -
The burglary call was the third break-in that morning at the business on the 400 block of Embarcadero, near 5th Avenue.
— Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024 -
Guests are expected to park on the street (where there are plenty of spots but issues with break-ins).
— Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024 -
These were comfortable right out of the box with no break-in period.
— Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024 -
The answer, if anybody is curious, is the small cadre of Cubans arrested in the break-in.
— Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Apr. 2023 -
The May incident in May was not the first time the resident encountered a bear break-in.
— Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 28 June 2024 -
Between the financial loss and a home break-in the same year, Patel said her world collapsed around her for a time.
— Emily Brindley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2024 -
Ton just met with the Denver Police Department about a break-in last month.
— Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 21 May 2024 -
What to Consider There’s a break-in period while the arch supports mold to your feet.
— Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2024 -
The boots are roomy enough to add custom insoles and don’t require a break-in period thanks to the leather and mesh uppers.
— Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 1 Sep. 2023 -
Hiking shoes are lighter weight, don’t take much time to break-in, are easy to pack, comfortable, and dry quickly.
— Meg Carney, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024 -
The rampant car break-ins leaving puddles of shattered glass.
— Heather Knight Jim Wilson, New York Times, 26 Sep. 2023 -
Ephraim Hunter was charged with burglary and vandalism in connection with the April break-in.
— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN, 24 July 2024
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Look on the north side at the break in the anodized detailing.
— Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 12 Aug. 2024 -
The international box office will be make or break in the film’s quest to reach $2 billion.
— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 19 Dec. 2022 -
The judge allowed a four-day break in the trial to accommodate the schedules of defense witnesses.
— Dallas News, 12 Dec. 2022 -
But Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander used his instincts and quickness to break in front of the throw and snatch it.
— Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2022 -
But as Schlatter, the man who helped give Williams one of his first big breaks in show business, says, Williams was more than a comedian.
— Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2024 -
Moscow will counterattack, hoping to cause disruption, panic and a break in support for Ukraine.
— Daniel Yergin, WSJ, 26 Dec. 2022 -
With the school’s winter break in full swing, here is a summary of the McDaniel College teams through Friday.
— Emily Hollwedel, Baltimore Sun, 17 Dec. 2022 -
Many outlooks are looking for something to break in the economy, yet the most obviously broken thing is the economic outlook itself.
— Paul Swartz, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2022 -
But don’t think overseas is the only option for finding a bracing break in luxurious isolation, says Cari Gray.
— Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2022 -
At some point along the way, the giant broke in two at the knees.
— Daniel T. Ksepka, Scientific American, 1 Dec. 2023 -
One of them is seen in the footage, running up to a guard post and breaking in.
— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2023 -
Choi said the suspect jumped over a fence and broke in through the back of the residence.
— David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2024 -
The petition states that Gonzalez broke in through the back door of the house.
— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024 -
What to Consider The leather outer will take a few wears to break in.
— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2023 -
Keep in mind: Mats need to be broken in and get better with use.
— Good Housekeeping, 28 Mar. 2023 -
Witnesses told said the suspect broke in, stole the forklift and rammed through the gates.
— Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 2 July 2023 -
But the dam breaks in the third episode and the rest of the series suffers from a serious case of biopic-itis.
— Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2024 -
News of the pair’s romance broke in summer 2021 when they were filmed making out in a car.
— Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 24 Mar. 2023 -
Some symptoms of the disease might include a lump in the arm, leg, chest or pelvis, or a break in a bone.
— Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2024 -
Also, the new wall will be staggered, with breaks in places to allow access to the beach.
— Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024 -
What to Consider: These take a little longer to break in and can feel pinched at the toe at first.
— Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024 -
In the Bayeux Tapestry, the arrival of Hayley’s Comet causes a break in the frame.
— Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 2 Aug. 2024 -
But with a little extra brightness, the moon should be able to shine through any breaks in the clouds.
— oregonlive, 30 Aug. 2023 -
Out since mid-June with a right triceps strain, Poteet is also scheduled Wednesday for another live session of more than 30 pitches with a break in between.
— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2024 -
Who was going to tell me that these protocols will break in such a way?
— ABC News, 7 Apr. 2024 -
Although the boots look soft, and are supple enough not to need breaking in, full-grain leather is used.
— Bob Beacham, Field & Stream, 1 Nov. 2023 -
Confidence: Medium-High Tonight: More breaks in the clouds are a good bet during the evening and through the night.
— Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024 -
Madison hopes that The Playboy Murders could help lead to a break in the case, which is now more than 20 years old.
— Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 21 Jan. 2024 -
Look for a break in the heat waves, the first crisp morning, or the last true summer storm to give you the thumbs-up to hang a fall wreath on your front door.
— Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 1 Sep. 2023 -
The Huskies were up 22-7 after Spencer nailed a 3 and Jaylin Stewart broke in for a layup just over eight minutes into the game.
— Andrew Seligman, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024
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