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B and E

American  
Or B&E

noun

  1. Law. the crime of breaking and entering: two of the elements of the crime of burglary.


Etymology

Origin of B and E

First recorded in 1960–65

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Incontri has given the Benetton octopus logo a much-needed graphic update, deploying it sparingly, and he has created necklaces with the B and E for Benetton, in the spirit of personalization popular with Gen-Z.

From Seattle Times Sep. 25, 2022

There is a second chance in the mayor’s race, Districts B and E, Orleans Parish Civil District Court and the treasurer’s race.

From Washington Times Oct. 18, 2017

Packed with complex carbohydrates and essential vitamins such as B and E, grains still account for most of the calories consumed in the world.

From Time Magazine Archive

The meeting of the strong growth of hair upwards with the downward growth between points B and E creates what is usually the darkest part of the eyebrow at this point.

From The Practice and Science of Drawing by Harold Speed

Shoghi Effendi, in letters written on his behalf, has explained the significance of the "letters B and E".

From The Kitáb-i-Aqdas by Bahá'u'lláh

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