afoul
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That motive runs afoul, though, of basic investment theory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
"But that is not what the actual malice standard requires and runs afoul of the First Amendment," Gayles wrote.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
That puts both afoul of California law, the suits allege.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
Warren also said that Bilt’s practice of immediately debiting rent payments may have run afoul of the 2009 Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act’s disclosure requirements for credit cards.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2026
I discovered dangerous secrets and fell afoul of the tyrant Claudius.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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