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transgression

[trans-gresh-uhn, tranz-] / trænsˈgrɛʃ ən, trænz- /


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The mistake, though, comes in reading transgression and a lack of conscientiousness as authenticity, or a reflection of a particular set of progressive politics.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

"These attacks represent a dangerous escalation and an unacceptable transgression," the UAE's foreign ministry said, adding that the country reserves the "right to respond".

From Barron's May 4, 2026

It offers the thrill of transgression without the burden of intellectual rigor.

From Salon Apr. 18, 2026

His pairing of white socks and yellow Crocs stood out as a particular stylistic transgression.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 9, 2025

“You know that there’s no third chance. The rules say that if there’s a third transgression, he simply has to be released.”

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry

Other transgressions there included urine contamination from rodents on food packaging and shelving, inadequate cleaning standards and structural defects allowing pest entry.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

That they were macho-coded transgressions was core to his sustained support.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

The potentially reimbursed penalties are for transgressions including failure to file penalties, failure to pay penalties and failure to make estimated tax payments, she wrote.

From MarketWatch May 27, 2026

If it had not been such an extraordinary case, no one would have cared or noticed Hill’s transgressions, Busbee said.

From The Wall Street Journal May 24, 2026

And the only reason I ever knew of my mother's transgressions was because of Rachel, who hated my momma more than anyone else in the world.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland




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