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Recent Examples of break in
Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Earlier this week, with the NBA social media landscape slowing down due to a short break in playoff action, Miles Bridges sent out a simple post on X that might’ve gone unnoticed.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
Diane Brady, Fortune, 18 June 2025
Brooklyn Park police were alerted to the overnight break-in at 8 a.m. Wednesday.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 18 June 2025
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Verb
Jewish nonprofit offers free security training to combat antisemitism
New Orleans inmate posts to social media
A possible break in the case?
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Earlier this week, with the NBA social media landscape slowing down due to a short break in playoff action, Miles Bridges sent out a simple post on X that might’ve gone unnoticed.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
Noun
Historic Core of downtown LA also hurt The Historic Core of downtown LA, further away from where the protests have occurred and home to many nightclubs and bars, has also suffered from break-ins.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 18 June 2025
Brooklyn Park police were alerted to the overnight break-in at 8 a.m. Wednesday.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for break in
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Amid President Trump’s threats to start a global trade war, invade Greenland, seize control of the Panama Canal and annex Canada, this story has gone virtually unnoticed: Cuba is going through its worst economic crisis in decades — maybe since the 1959 revolution.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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The conflict began in 2022 when Russian forces invaded Ukraine.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
4 June 2025
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Explore Ed Sheeran See latest videos, charts and news Varnes began his audition with an original song on acoustic guitar, but was quickly interrupted by judge Simon Cowell.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
18 June 2025
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After arriving at the senator's street and parking, the suspect was interrupted by a New Hope police officer who was sent to the house as a precautionary measure.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
17 June 2025
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In 2020, Brown pleaded no contest to burglary and battery charges connected to an altercation with a moving company.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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Recommended As more troops enter Los Angeles, dueling narratives over how to keep the peace Whether part of any organized effort or not, several people were charged Wednesday by LA law enforcement with crimes including burglary and assault of police.—
Story Hinckley,
Christian Science Monitor,
12 June 2025
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Most memorable moment: Fleury robbing Lidstrom in the dying seconds of Game 7 might be the single greatest ending to a Stanley Cup Final ever.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Sociologists Erin Kelly and Phyllis Moen have also described how ever-increasing demands on workers’ time rob them of their health, security, and even the ability to get a good night’s sleep on a regular basis.—
Adia Harvey Wingfield,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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For context, the national average of price cuts in terms of on-market supply is 34 percent, up 17 percent year-over-year.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Among other concerns raised Monday by Democrats were the potential impacts of federal funding cuts in programs such as food stamps and Medicaid.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2025
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All leaders said significant work remains, and agreed that the budget bills for Health and Human Services, Transportation and Taxes are currently the biggest holdups.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
5 June 2025
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The charges stem from an eight-month investigation into the 7:01 a.m. Aug. 30th holdup at 7-Eleven, 4501 95th St., by five armed and masked males, police said.—
Dennis Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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