Examples of burglar in a Sentence
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Opel was hosting friends at Fey-Way on July 7, 1979, when the two burglars stormed the studio seeking money and drugs.
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Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Finally, bloodsuckers from The Sims 4 Vampires can simply charm the burglar into leaving — after taking a quick sip from her, of course.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Here’s how the FBI says the thieves operate The burglars wait until the athletes are known to be away from home for games before breaking in, often using a crowbar to pry open a window or sliding glass door, according to the complaint.
—Chelsea Bailey and Josh Campbell, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
The burglars have often come to the U.S. illegally, or have overstayed their visas, according to law enforcement agencies.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 19 Feb. 2025
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Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Finally, bloodsuckers from The Sims 4 Vampires can simply charm the burglar into leaving — after taking a quick sip from her, of course.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Here’s how the FBI says the thieves operate The burglars wait until the athletes are known to be away from home for games before breaking in, often using a crowbar to pry open a window or sliding glass door, according to the complaint.
—Chelsea Bailey and Josh Campbell, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
The burglars have often come to the U.S. illegally, or have overstayed their visas, according to law enforcement agencies.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Burglar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burglar. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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burglar
noun
bur·glar
ˈbər-glər 
: a person who commits burglary
Legal Definition
burglar
noun
bur·glar
ˈbər-glər
: a person who commits a burglary
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