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
Brown said the dog was purchased and looked after by his security guards to help protect the house from break-ins, telling the jury: "I get a lot of stalker-type situations."
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 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
“You haven’t heard anything about break-ins, have you? Are kids involved?”
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
