burglary
Americannoun
plural
burglariesnoun
Other Word Forms
- antiburglary adjective
- burglarious adjective
Etymology
Origin of burglary
1150–1200; Middle English < Anglo-French burglarie; burglar, -y 3
Example Sentences
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The elder Youssef had hoped to soon retire but put those plans on hold after the burglary.
From Los Angeles Times
French daily Le Monde said the departure of des Cars became "inevitable" following the burglary as well as trade union strikes pressing for more recruitment, pay and better maintenance of the museum.
From Barron's
“During a search of the vehicle, officers located burglary tools and recovered the stolen property, valued at approximately $7,000, which was returned to the company,” the Police Department wrote on social media.
From Los Angeles Times
The Anaheim burglary is the latest in a wave of Pokémon card thefts sweeping Southern California.
From Los Angeles Times
Prosecutor Deanna Heer KC said aggravated burglary charges against 18 other defendants who are accused of taking part in the break-in will be dropped.
From BBC
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