forced entry
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forced entries
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There was no sign of forced entry, though.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Bedfordshire Police forced entry into a house on Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham, near Bedford, on Monday after receiving reports the family had not been seen for several days.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
In a statement, the Minneapolis police department said that "some individuals forced entry into the hotel through an alley entrance".
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2026
Hotel security found no signs of forced entry, and Joseph flew home the next day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 2, 2026
The last door in the hall showed no signs of forced entry.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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