as in robbery
the act of illegally entering a building in order to steal things
There have been a number of burglaries in the neighborhood in recent months.
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Recent Examples of burglary
They each were charged with third-degree burglary, conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary, criminal attempt at third-degree larceny and first-degree criminal mischief.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2025
The burglaries are still under investigation, and anyone with information about the incidents can contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.
—Sofia Joucovsky, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
He was also charged with a July 6 burglary in Flushing.
—Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
The spree began on March 15 with a burglary at Fay’s Diner in Scripps Ranch.
—Christian Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2025
The burglaries are still under investigation, and anyone with information about the incidents can contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.
—Sofia Joucovsky, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
He was also charged with a July 6 burglary in Flushing.
—Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
The spree began on March 15 with a burglary at Fay’s Diner in Scripps Ranch.
—Christian Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for burglary
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“Burglary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burglary. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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