trample on

Example Sentences

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"In Italy, we don't want those who trample on human rights and act outside of any democratic control," he wrote on X.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Hordes of humans burn tons of jet fuel flying to faraway places so they can trample on sites known for their beauty and history.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2025

Still, the federal judiciary played an essential part in ensuring that state courts did not trample on voters' fundamental civil rights.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2025

The ads have included a range of content creators, including a nun, extolling the positive impacts of the platform on their lives and arguing a ban would trample on the First Amendment.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 2024

Rather than trample on the innocent feline, Annette attempted to do a little leap over said animal, while balancing about forty-seven cans of cat food in her arms.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick