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There was a break-in at my neighbor’s house last night.
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There was a break-in at my neighbor’s house last night.
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How to use in different contexts
Reporting News
A break-in occurred at a neighbor's house last night.
Sharing Personal Experience
I was shocked to learn there was a break-in at my neighbor's house last night.
Expressing Concern
I'm worried about my neighbors after the break-in last night.
Asking for Information
Did you hear about the break-in at my neighbor's house last night?
Rephrased versions
Formal
An unauthorized entry occurred at my neighbor's residence last night.
Casual
Someone broke into my neighbor's house last night.
Simpler English
My neighbor's house got broken into last night.
Phrases to learn
break-in
An illegal entry into a building, typically with the intent to steal.
last night
During the night before the current day.