afoul

Example Sentences

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As a result, it is nearly impossible for individuals to sue federal officers, including immigration agents, who run afoul of the Constitution.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

Air Canada has run afoul of its bilingualism mandate in the past.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The City Council ran afoul of the Ralph M. Brown Act by approving a plan for removing 9,800 homeless encampments during a closed-door meeting, according to a new ruling.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

But if they cede too much responsibility to AI, that could lead to deficiencies in critical regulations and run afoul of a requirement that federal rules be built on reasoned decision-making.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

I hope you haven’t run afoul of too many of them.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland