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violate

[vahy-uh-leyt] / ˈvaɪ əˌleɪt /




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US forces have now forcibly halted four ships they said sought to violate the blockade, in place since April 13.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

“I’m not trying to violate your freedom of speech,” he tells her.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Just as police officers don’t have to prove drivers intended to speed to issue a ticket, regulators don’t have to show an investor meant to violate the takeover-notice law to bring an enforcement action.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

No doubt that would violate bureaucratic rules and air-quality standards, and also might suggest some troubling historical comparisons.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

Back home, the only restaurants that get written up are those that violate health codes.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle




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