breaking and entering
noun
: the act of forcing or otherwise gaining unlawful passage into and entering another's building
Examples of breaking and entering in a Sentence
The thief was arrested and charged with breaking and entering.
Recent Examples on the Web
Pancake was taken to the Franklin County jail and booked on charges of breaking and entering and vandalism.
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Greg Wehner, Fox News, 11 July 2024
The insurrectionists broke the law by breaking and entering at the U.S. Capitol, causing delays in certifying election results.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2024
Suspect had long criminal history, records show Hughes served time in prison following multiple felony convictions, including for breaking and entering, fleeing from the police and possession of a firearm, state records show.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 1 May 2024
Authorities found that Swinson’s prior criminal history included charges of robbery, grand theft, breaking and entering, felony worthless checks, identity theft, financial identity fraud and fugitive from the state, the warrant affidavit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2024
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Greg Wehner, Fox News, 11 July 2024
The insurrectionists broke the law by breaking and entering at the U.S. Capitol, causing delays in certifying election results.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2024
Suspect had long criminal history, records show Hughes served time in prison following multiple felony convictions, including for breaking and entering, fleeing from the police and possession of a firearm, state records show.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 1 May 2024
Authorities found that Swinson’s prior criminal history included charges of robbery, grand theft, breaking and entering, felony worthless checks, identity theft, financial identity fraud and fugitive from the state, the warrant affidavit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2024
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“Breaking and entering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breaking%20and%20entering. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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