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impinge upon





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"It is important that nothing is said that would either potentially defame an individual, nor impinge upon the police investigation which is ongoing," stated the letter, signed by two senior members of the church.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025

There’s so many factors that can impinge upon the expression of that bond.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2022

Justice Department guidelines require approval from the attorney general to investigate or charge a member of the news media with a crime, to ensure that law enforcement does not impinge upon freedom of the press.

From Washington Post • Aug. 24, 2021

Any financial support for local media must include thoroughgoing safeguards to ensure that public funding does not impinge upon the editorial independence.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2020

A sound proceeding vertically does not cross the streams, nor impinge upon the reflecting surfaces, as does a sound proceeding horizontally across them.

From Fragments of science, V. 1-2 by Tyndall, John




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