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Recent Examples of break in
James Pearce, New York Times, 4 May 2026
After an unanticipated five-week break in the season, Formula One resumed action this past weekend in Miami.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
Joe Marusak
may 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Since the first break-in attempt in March, Ridglan appeared to ramp up its security measures, according to photos reviewed by the Journal Sentinel.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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Verb
A lot of the players went on city breaks in Europe at the start of last week before returning to Merseyside ahead of Sunday’s 3-2 defeat to Manchester United.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 4 May 2026
After an unanticipated five-week break in the season, Formula One resumed action this past weekend in Miami.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
Noun
After Biffle’s death, Iredell County sheriff’s investigators responded to a break-in at his home on Lake Norman in Mooresville.
—Joe Marusak
may 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Since the first break-in attempt in March, Ridglan appeared to ramp up its security measures, according to photos reviewed by the Journal Sentinel.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for break in
Verb
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Some have questioned whether the Biennale really is a nonpartisan exhibition, pointing to the show’s history of making political statements, including in 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
9 May 2026
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Usually, the solution to getting rid of these pests is using synthetic chemicals or traps, but there's actually a completely natural way to deter mice from invading your property and landscape.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
Verb
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This approach often involves a combination of therapies, including systemic anti-inflammatory medications, newer treatments designed to interrupt specific immune pathways and supportive care strategies such as wound management, pain control and lifestyle adjustments.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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Fritz made this interesting design decision to ensure that there is a sound barrier for privacy without interrupting the visual flow of the ceiling.—
Stefan Ionescu
May 06,
New Atlas,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The driver was identified as 55-year-old Aurora resident Larry Barnes, whom police describe as a prolific car thief with a lengthy and troubling history of arrests, including numerous drug distribution cases, assault on a peace officer, burglary and other offenses.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Public records reviewed by The Sacramento Bee show Mattson, who previously lived miles from the Arden Park Vista neighborhood, had several run-ins with the law in Southern California, including a 1990 case in which he was accused of burglary.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
Verb
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As the Timberwolves desperately searched for an equalizer in the final five minutes, Notre Dame goaltender Kendra DeLawter stood tall in net, robbing two point-blank attempts to preserve the lead for the Cougars.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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Two men charged with stealing about $667,000 of Louis Vuitton merchandise from the back of delivery trucks — robbing the drivers at gunpoint — pleaded not guilty in San Diego Superior Court on Wednesday, prosecutors said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Verb
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If Congress does nothing, research suggests, retirees will see a 28% cut in monthly benefits.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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And food stamp cuts in Arizona offer a warning to the nation.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
Noun
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But there are some potential holdups.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Police have also charged 32-year-old Guardy Roman in connection with two of the holdups reported last fall.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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An immigrant delivery man bashed unconscious during a botched four-on-one Manhattan mugging died of his injuries months later, cops said Sunday.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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That was the only way to see countries' delegations backflipping and mean-mugging from places like Cortina and Livigno, sort of alternating with the parade in Milan.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
6 Feb. 2026
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