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Recent Examples of break in
Doug Haller, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Lawrence's murder went unsolved for decades until investigators got a break in the case using advanced genealogy techniques.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 12 Mar. 2025
However, police told The New York Times that while there's no suspicion of a break-in or foul play, his death remains under investigation as a possible drug overdose.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Miller played nine years in the NBA, breaking in with the Suns as a rookie in 1992.
—Doug Haller, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Lawrence's murder went unsolved for decades until investigators got a break in the case using advanced genealogy techniques.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
Nixon had nothing to do with the break-in and knew nothing about it.
—Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 12 Mar. 2025
However, police told The New York Times that while there's no suspicion of a break-in or foul play, his death remains under investigation as a possible drug overdose.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for break in
Verb
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If Earthrealm loses its 10th consecutive tournament against Outworld, then Shao Kahn will invade Earth and take over.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Disruptors keep invading your customer base while cybercriminals and fraudsters take aim every day.—
Seamus Smith,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But when sleep is interrupted, these repair cycles are shortened, leading to deficits in emotional regulation and cognitive performance.—
Lia Miller,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2025
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National parks would close, environmental and food inspections would stop, researchers at the National Institutes of Health would not be able to admit new patients, and Internal Revenue Service tax help may be interrupted, among other effects.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Also last year, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported that drones were believed to have been used in burglaries of beachside homes.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Associated Press reported this week that a second man, Michael Jones, has been convicted for his role in the burglary of the 215-pound gilded commode, which authorities have yet to recover. Jones, 39, was found guilty of burglary in the Oxford Crown Court on Tuesday, according to the AP.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The two used threatening notes to rob a Bank of America and an East West Bank in San Francisco on Nov. 19, 2022, netting a sum total of $2,600.—
Nate Gartrell,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Tourists should also avoid displaying signs of wealth like wearing expensive jewelry, and, if robbed, not resist.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While Fed Chair Powell said recently that the Fed wants to take it slow on rate cuts, the market is now pricing in three cuts in 2025, starting in June.—
MoneyShow,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The tax agency has been hit hard by job cuts in recent weeks.—
Emily Peck,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Projects could get more expensive, or face holdups, if an escalating trade war ends up disrupting supply chains.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2025
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There was no explanation this week for the nearly three-year delay in approving a formal agreement, though a source familiar with the situation said the holdup came from Washington.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Break in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/break%20in. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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