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burglary

noun

Definition of burglary

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the act of illegally entering a building in order to steal things There have been a number of burglaries in the neighborhood in recent months.

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Recent Examples of burglary Santa Monica in 2025 saw an overall decline of more than 12% in violent crime and burglaries, compared to 2024, according to the department’s annual report, released in March. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 The two occupants both suffered injuries during the burglary and struggle. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026 Hashtag 95, a brunch restaurant on West 95th Street in Oak Lawn, removed its five video gaming terminals after its second burglary about five months ago, according to general manager Madelyn Mullen. — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 Last year, a 21-year-old Seattle man was charged in connection with burglaries at the homes of four current and former NFL and MLB players, including Seattle Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo and former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for burglary

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Jacari Talifero Gibson, 18, of Richmond, was arrested Monday afternoon on suspicion of murder and robbery, the El Cerrito Police Department said in a news release.

— Jason Green, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Hernandez-Montero, Salazar, Arenas and Mijares had gone to the hotel to scout where the kidnapping and robbery would take place before leaving to obtain supplies.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

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In the same time, shootings plunged 48%, robberies 35% and car thefts 20% — and those levels have generally improved or held this year.

— Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Fortune reported on the tactic a decade ago, when fraud accounted for roughly one in 10 cargo thefts, and food was the most attractive target, since it can be resold through unscrupulous distributors with no serial numbers to trace.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

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