violate
Example Sentences
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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
No doubt that would violate bureaucratic rules and air-quality standards, and also might suggest some troubling historical comparisons.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
She wants homeless people who violate the law to be prosecuted but supports opportunities for treatment through drug and mental health courts.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Today, publishing medical records without permission could violate federal law.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
Vocabulary lists containing violate
"Tinker v. Des Moines": Excerpts from Justice Fortas's Opinion
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