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Discover LudwigThe phrase "to break in" is grammatically correct and commonly used in written English.
It can be used as a verb phrase or as a noun phrase. As a verb phrase, "to break in" means to enter forcibly or to make something ready for use. It can be used in the following ways: 1. As a transitive verb (with a direct object): - The thieves tried to break in the front door of the house. - She had to break in her new shoes before wearing them to the party. 2. As an intransitive verb (without a direct object): - The robbers broke in through the window and stole valuable items. - The new employee is still trying to break in at the company. As a noun phrase, "a break-in" refers to the act of entering a building or property illegally with the intent to steal or cause damage. - The neighborhood was shocked by the recent break-in at the local jewelry store. - The police are investigating the break-in at the mayor's office. Example sentence using "to break in": After weeks of practicing, the new dance crew finally broke in their new routine at the competition last night.
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WICKENDEN: I want to break in and ask Jon Lee whether he agrees with that.
If they try to break in, call the police.
It's hard to break in.
Some companies encourage outsiders to break in.
It's very difficult to break in.
They even tried to break in, unsuccessfully.
Was it hard to break in?
"I had to break in".
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They understand that I have to break-in down here.
Based on this probability, he decides whether or not to break-in there.
In practice, houses will have varying goods to steal and attractiveness to break-in.
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