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Recent Examples of break-in
Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) confirmed a break-in on Wednesday night at a residence located on the 2300 block of North Edgemont Street in the Los Feliz neighborhood, reported the Associated Press.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2025
News of Thompson’s infidelity broke in April 2018 during Kardashian’s final days of her pregnancy with her first baby, True.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 2 July 2025
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Verb
The Los Angeles Police Department said a break-in occurred at a house in the Los Feliz neighborhood, in response to a CNN inquiry, but did not name the victim.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) confirmed a break-in on Wednesday night at a residence located on the 2300 block of North Edgemont Street in the Los Feliz neighborhood, reported the Associated Press.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
Noun
All experts suggested taking breaks in the shade or air-conditioning, especially if consuming alcohol.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2025
News of Thompson’s infidelity broke in April 2018 during Kardashian’s final days of her pregnancy with her first baby, True.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for break-in
Verb
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The finale of season two — and specifically how the endorphin-releasing Rocky theme tune, Gonna Fly Now, kicked in just as the crowd invaded the pitch to celebrate that non-League exile was over — felt similarly unassailable.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Fund managers and other industry experts CNBC spoke to said that though the traction in defense stocks started back in 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine, this year has seen a particularly strong surge in their popularity.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
Verb
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While delivering a Sunday sermon praising Trump’s decision, Jeffress sermon was interrupted by applause and a standing ovation from his congregation.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
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In a 1996 interview with Select Magazine, a section about their favourite records is interrupted by the sudden mention of Robin Friday, the heavy-drinking, rebellious centre-forward of the 1970s.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
Noun
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The different neighborhood trends in violent crimes also extend to property crimes — like the number of burglaries staying relatively flat citywide but increasing by 38% in Capitol Hill, from 110 in 2023 to 152 in 2024.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
5 July 2025
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He was charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary.—
Sasha Pezenik,
ABC News,
4 July 2025
Verb
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McNeil made a highlight-reel catch in the first inning to rob Marcell Ozuna of extra bases, scaling the wall in center field, and giving Holmes a chance to pitch with zeroes on the board.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2025
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Twelve years ago high school basketball player Tony Farmer collapsed after hearing his sentence in criminal court for kidnapping, assaulting and robbing a former girlfriend.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Goldman is penciling in three 25 basis point cuts in September, October and December, along with two more quarter-point reductions in 2026.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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What’s missing is the huge cut in the 6% state sales tax rate that House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, proposed at the start of session.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Among the key holdups in the negotiation process was finding a plan that the Unified Government could afford while also keeping up with key deadlines, Miles told the commission.—
Sofi Zeman
July 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2025
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The holdup involves the Federal Communication Commission’s refusal to transfer Paramount’s broadcast licenses.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
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“Break-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/break-in. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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