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Recent Examples of break in
Jessie Quinn, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
The process of fluffing the tree took roughly an hour with a few breaks in between to rest my arms—a nice arm workout!
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024
Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
The backstrap helped our tester’s heel stay secure in the sandal, which prevented rubbing — essentially all-day comfort with zero break-in time.
—Cai Cramer, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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Verb
However, with regular wear, the leather breaks in and the shoes grow more comfortable.
—Jessie Quinn, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
The process of fluffing the tree took roughly an hour with a few breaks in between to rest my arms—a nice arm workout!
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024
Noun
Restaurants are closing and car break-ins are so common that people complain that thieves sometimes steal worthless items like old rags.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
The backstrap helped our tester’s heel stay secure in the sandal, which prevented rubbing — essentially all-day comfort with zero break-in time.
—Cai Cramer, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for break in
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Peanut’s account boasts over 680,000 followers, but what used to be home to a sneaky little rodent that liked to ride on his owner’s shoulders and invade his bowls of oats is now a stage for mourning, fundraising, and activism following his death.Kate Lindsay, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Moussa’s mother was stranded in Ukraine and had taken shelter in a hotel in the town of Lviv.Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Dancing With the Stars also had its season interrupted on Oct. 1 due to the vice presidential debate.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Six early voting locations in Southern California could see outages Monday, Eisenhauer said, but none should have their operations interrupted.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Residential burglary: Between 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., someone entered a residence in the 19000 block of Scotland Drive through an unlocked rear sliding glass door and stole tools for a loss valued at approximately $868.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Across the state, shoplifting rates rose during the same time period but were still lower than the pre-pandemic levels in 2019, while commercial burglaries and robberies have become more prevalent in urban counties, the study says.Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2024
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Mineiro defeated River Plate in the semi finals to rob them of the opportunity of playing a final in their home arena.Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Detectives arrested Warren again three weeks later on suspicion of robbing an elderly couple at gunpoint.Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Currently, Goldman Sachs economics research is penciling in another four consecutive interest rate cuts in the first half of 2025 but also acknowledged in its Monday update that more uncertainty exists regarding the Fed's path next year.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Fed officials on Thursday are widely expected to lower their benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point, a move that will come on the heels of a half-point cut in September.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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The holdup caused a public outcry because the rule changes are intended to help the Agriculture Department stem the movement of commodities infested by pests, including coconut rhinoceros beetles.CBS News, CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Bradford and protesters who backed his bills blamed the holdup on fear that the governor might veto them.Cal Matters, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2024
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