catch a burglar

Frequency: 7.29.1 per million words

to find and apprehend a burglar

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Examples (10)

  • The police were determined to catch the burglar who had been targeting the neighborhood.
  • How did they manage to catch the burglar so quickly?
  • We've installed a new security system hoping to catch any burglar who tries to break in.
  • If the alarm had gone off, they might have caught the burglar.
  • The burglar was caught red-handed thanks to the neighbor's quick call.
  • Authorities are offering a reward for information that helps them catch the burglar.
  • After a long chase through the backyards, the officer finally caught the burglar.
  • The police have finally caught the burglar responsible for a string of break-ins.
  • Setting up security cameras is one of the best ways to catch a burglar.
  • The dog's barking helped us catch the burglar before he could take anything.