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.
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Wainwright was serving 10 years for breaking and entering, Hamilton 25 years for armed robbery.
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Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 8 June 2025
Santiago has been in the Division of Youth Services custody since March on charges including breaking and entering, battery and theft of property.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 19 May 2025
Henrico County police responded to a call for breaking and entering on May 9.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 20 May 2025
After a little digging, Jay discovers that Kyle spent six months in prison for breaking and entering, and confronts him in front of everyone.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 1 May 2025
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Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 8 June 2025
Santiago has been in the Division of Youth Services custody since March on charges including breaking and entering, battery and theft of property.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 19 May 2025
Henrico County police responded to a call for breaking and entering on May 9.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 20 May 2025
After a little digging, Jay discovers that Kyle spent six months in prison for breaking and entering, and confronts him in front of everyone.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for breaking and entering
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“Breaking and entering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breaking%20and%20entering. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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