afoul
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But the text indicates that U.S. purchasing rights expire in half that time and that the underlying operating rights appear to run afoul of Venezuelan laws limiting oil concessions to 25 years.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
The Bass campaign’s decision came after The Times questioned whether the donations might run afoul of a city law that restricts campaign contributions by city contractors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Warren also said that Bilt’s practice of immediately debiting rent payments may have run afoul of the 2009 Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act’s disclosure requirements for credit cards.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2026
“Running afoul of tax laws can be a costly financial mistake,” Balcom said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 8, 2026
In Philadelphia, she heard stories about three different runaways who had run afoul of the law, for these stories were being told everywhere —North and South.
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
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