How to Use break-in in a Sentence

break-in

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• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• At the time of the break-in, both residents were asleep, according to Brookline police.
  — John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2023
• There had been a break-in at the Presidential residence; Moïse had been shot twelve times.
  — Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 17 July 2023
• Three people have been arrested in a spate of car break-ins at a Hoover apartment complex.
  — Carol Robinson | [e-mail], al, 9 Mar. 2023
• The cubs, who were with their mother during the break-ins, were given a thorough health assessment.
  — Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2023
• The phone containing the messages belonged to someone suspected of the break-in.
  — Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2023
• The Kinetic Fit insole contours to the shape of your foot, so there’s hardly any break-in time required with these boots.
  — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2023
• At the time of Fabio's murder in 2017, L.A was plagued with break-ins from notorious teams of criminals.
  — Michelle Miller, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2024
• These chic white leather kicks are comfortable enough to wear all day long and don't require a break-in period.
  — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2023
• But that theory was quickly dismissed because there was no sign of a break-in.
  — Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2024
• Buying a vehicle that has been test-driven can make the break-in process faster and easier.
  — Elizabeth Rivelli, Car and Driver, 21 Feb. 2023
• Officials said the shooting was reported as a break-in around 10:25 a.m.
  — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2024

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break in

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• 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
• 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
• But with a little extra brightness, the moon should be able to shine through any breaks in the clouds.
  — oregonlive, 30 Aug. 2023
• 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
• However, any break in wet weather looks to be short-lived.
  — Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 12 July 2023
• But what if there’s a break in the trend — the type of sudden shift that occurs when the economy goes into a dive?
  — Anna Wong, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2023
• The arrest came as a shock and a relief to some of the relatives after so many years of waiting for a break in the case.
  — Michael Balsamo and Jake Offenhartz, Anchorage Daily News, 14 July 2023
• Roberts broke in rookies such as Bobby Miller and James Outman.
  — Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2023
• By Tuesday afternoon, parts of the West Coast are expected to see a break in the rain.
  — Teddy Grant, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2023
• Sassoon was about to ask another question when the judge broke in.
  — Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 27 Oct. 2023
• Scott would scan the horizon for a break in the trees, his heart pounding to the rhythm of the ticking clock Barry had imposed: The plane is going down.
  — Patrick Radden Keefe, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2023
• Once they're broken in, these sandals will be your first choice for any spring travel day.
  — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2024
• That can mean staggered shifts with a long break in the middle of the day, or switching tasks to something in a shadier or cooler spot for part of the shift.
  — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024
• The Cougars faced a tough break in the first half after star guard Jamal Shead left the game with an ankle injury and did not return.
  — Jacob Lev, CNN, 30 Mar. 2024
• The William Winter Boot: These boots took five wears to break in fully and have very little arch or ankle support.
  — Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2023
• Because of this, people can break in and bypass the ignition.
  — Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2023
• There’s also a risk with local storage that the intruder steals the camera or breaks in and takes or destroys the video.
  — Simon Hill, WIRED, 1 Dec. 2023
• Avraham, a 78-year-old in poor health, tried desperately to hold the door against Hamas fighters trying to break in.
  — Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, 28 Nov. 2023

Last Updated: 28 May 2024