burgle
verb (used with or without object)
to burglarize.
burgled
Example Sentences
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Once upon a time in Hollywood, Quentin Tarantino’s mansion was nearly burgled.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
At the other end, Jacob Bethell burgled two wickets with his left-arm spin.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Love Island host Maya Jama and Manchester City player Ruben Dias are said to be devastated after their Cheshire home was burgled on Wednesday evening.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026
Weeks after her store was burgled, Leuschner had a strange interaction with a man offering her thousands of Legos “at a very low price.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2024
Before me, Lelia had come off a string of men who made her feel steadily sorry and confused and burgled.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
