infraction
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On a play that was whistled dead because of a neutral zone infraction, Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson appeared to be shoved into referee Adrian Hill, who was knocked to the ground.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
If there was a minor traffic infraction or other probable cause to make a stop, proving their motive requires them to confess to acting with intent to discriminate, Willis said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Maradona scored two goals that day: one with his fist, an infraction that was missed by the referee, and another by dancing past five English defenders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Alireza Faghani, the Australian referee, missed the infraction in real-time, but produced a red card after consulting with the video replay.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Deliberately misdirecting a call would not be an infraction, it would be grounds for dismissal.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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Remove repeat offenders, punish hazing, and address infractions on a case-by-case basis under the university’s standard reporting procedures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
The 43-year-old polymath has also worked in real estate, is a musician and used to own a company that helped property owners deal with building-code infractions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
Those caught breaking the law face fixed penalty notices of £200 for a minor breach and criminal prosecution for more serious infractions.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Fines for such infractions in West Newport Beach and the Peninsula — dubbed safety enhancement zones — will be tripled from July 3 through July 6.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
Any other employee would’ve been out the door a dozen minor infractions ago.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
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