transgression
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In L.A. political circles, however, it will be viewed as a transgression, at least in the short term, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026
His pairing of white socks and yellow Crocs stood out as a particular stylistic transgression.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025
Bondi’s latest ethical transgression has not yet made it to court, but it likely will.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2025
Which means any transgression in the next two races in Canada and Austria, and Verstappen will be forced to miss the next grand prix.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025
“So, how do we take responsibility? You can apologize—and even if you cannot remember committing your transgression, that doesn’t mean that your apology, and the sentiment behind your apology, is not sincere.”
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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Power Prefix: trans-
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