violate
Example Sentences
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There may be more, as Bondi continues to violate the law by holding back some files.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
It had been enacted 23 years earlier and had never once been enforced, presumably because officials recognized that it would violate all sorts of First Amendment protections, perhaps most notably the freedom of the press.
From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026
The moves have been opposed by trans rights campaigners who argue they could violate human rights, and insist inclusion should be prioritised.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
An appeals court said Mr. Olivier’s suit was barred, meaning he’d have to violate the speech law again to challenge it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Part of my job involved poring over scripts for our clients’ TV and radio ads, making sure they didn't violate Federal Communications Commission standards.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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