housebreaking
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Zandile Christmas Mafe, 49, who liked to talk politics with friends, was charged on Tuesday with arson, theft, housebreaking and possession of explosives.
From New York Times • Jan. 4, 2022
Victoria Seaman, a Nevada assemblywoman and real estate agent who helped sponsor the new anti-squatter law, said Nevada is leading the nation in tough new housebreaking laws.
From The Guardian • Sep. 30, 2016
The court was told Mr Dornan had more than 30 convictions and had been jailed for housebreaking in 2011.
From BBC • Feb. 1, 2013
It has a comprehensive list of guidelines—vaccine requirements, housebreaking rules, a strict “no biting” policy—but as long as those are followed, ORI allows a wide range of animals in the office.
From BusinessWeek • Jun. 1, 2012
“It helps with housebreaking, although the person who found her said she seemed housebroken.”
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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