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violate

[vahy-uh-leyt] / ˈvaɪ əˌleɪt /




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Live Nation, which owns and operates hundreds of venues, countered that it did not violate U.S. antitrust laws, arguing that artists, sports teams and venues decide prices and ticketing practices.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

The zoo's director said the court decision "shows that no one can violate animals' rights, no matter whether they are in an enclosure or in the wild".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“You’re asking us to violate confidentiality agreements,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

There may be more, as Bondi continues to violate the law by holding back some files.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

That would violate fundamental laws, we thought Well, we were wrong; we learned to see the world up there.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman




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