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Noun
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The incident is the latest is a string of burglaries and break-ins plaguing San Fernando Valley residents since the start of April.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026 -
In Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, primary law enforcement like handling emergencies, homicides, robberies and burglaries, is handled almost exclusively by the police department.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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His gang reportedly was involved in at least 20 murders, 100 holdups and 150 burglaries.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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With holdups at home, investors are exploring buildouts abroad, including in the energy-rich Gulf states.—
Jared Cohen,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Muggings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muggings. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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