break-in
noun
an illegal entry into a home, car, office, etc.
break-ins
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pluralof break-in.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Former Home Secretary Yvette Cooper banned the group on advice from the police and security officials after an escalating spate of break-ins targeting Elbit, an Israeli-owned defence firm.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
In Madrid, Karim Benzema, Rodrygo and Dani Carvajal are among the football stars to have suffered break-ins at their homes in recent years.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
Skid Row’s only post office has closed after what officials said were repeated break-ins and damage to employee property.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
Flock CEO Garrett Langley, an electrical engineer, co-founded the company after a series of break-ins in his Atlanta neighborhood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
I’m boring you with all my break-ins, but what can I do when burglars take such pleasure in honoring Gies & Co. with their presence?
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
