breach

Example Sentences

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On Friday, observers spotted what appeared to be a pip — or breach in the eggshell.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

According to Curreri, human remains and personal possessions had been treated "so disrespectfully" that it showed "a pretty significant breach of trust".

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The bank on Monday updated its forecast to $125 a barrel, warning that oil prices could breach the $150 mark.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Claims of undue influence, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty — if your mother had financial control or power of attorney — are common tools in cases like this.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

The slightest breach in decorum would find the perpetrator kicked off on the side of the road, no matter where we were.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam