flouting

Example Sentences

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They said the focus likely will be on companies hyping AI businesses without having actual technology advantages, using overseas operations to skirt domestic regulations, or flouting Beijing’s orders against price wars.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

“This is a desperate situation where you have a lawless agency flouting the laws and threatening resources,” Rosenfield said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

A woman suspected of stalking rock star Yungblud is being sought by police after she was accused of flouting a ban on attending his concerts.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Powerful nations are flouting international law, and somebody ought to stop them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Because the Nazis were the ones who made us have rations to begin with, and if I flout their system, then I am also flouting them.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse