violated

Example Sentences

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A number of recent legal proceedings have laid bare the extent to which the Justice companies may have knowingly violated environmental laws, a key threshold for bringing a criminal matter.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Due to the fact that they mostly run on crypto rails, a perpetual futures positions faces instant liquidation when margin requirements are violated.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

A former TV exec, Bevacqua acknowledged a Super League’s lucrative appeal—and Notre Dame would be a desirable addition—but argued a breakaway of the richest teams violated “the spirit of college football.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

It said the performer violated this agreement by filing a trademark application to use the name Pattie Gonia for wide-ranging commercial sales.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

And yet I have a feeling that the space has been violated.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz