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I saw someone breaking into the local pharmacy.

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I saw someone breaking into the local pharmacy.

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How to use in different contexts

Reporting a Crime

I witnessed someone breaking into the local pharmacy and immediately called the police.

Describing an Event

While walking home, I saw someone breaking into the local pharmacy. It was quite frightening.

Sharing a Suspicion

I think I saw someone breaking into the local pharmacy last night. I'm going to report it.

Hypothetical Scenario

If I hadn't seen someone breaking into the pharmacy, I wouldn't have known to call the police.

Rephrased versions

Formal

I observed an individual unlawfully entering the local pharmacy.

Casual

I saw someone busting into the pharmacy.

Simpler English

I saw someone going into the pharmacy without permission.

Phrases to learn

breaking into

Forcibly entering a building illegally.

local pharmacy

A pharmacy in the nearby area.