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burglary

[bur-gluh-ree] / ˈbɜr glə ri /


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An attempted burglary in 2015 also appears to have triggered anxiety and depression, leading Baird to seek help from mental health professionals.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Officers received a radio call about a burglary at the home that occurred a day earlier, but the suspects were gone by the time they arrived.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Alongside his life sentence, Field was given a concurrent 16-year jail term for admitting fraud and burglary offences.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The elder Youssef had hoped to soon retire but put those plans on hold after the burglary.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

They’re worried About lawns And new tires, The burglary Of a friend’s house.

From "Neighborhood Odes" by Gary Soto




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