afoul

Example Sentences

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Air Canada has run afoul of its bilingualism mandate in the past.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Fox opened an investigation and concluded that Martin had run afoul of a rule of professional conduct that forbids attorneys from violating their oath of office, which includes a vow to support the U.S.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

The City Council ran afoul of the Ralph M. Brown Act by approving a plan for removing 9,800 homeless encampments during a closed-door meeting, according to a new ruling.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Some chat groups cut off participants’ ability to post to avoid falling afoul of the prohibition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

“I ran afoul of one of the rules in this charming place. I ate one of the mealies meant for your lunch.”

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer