afoul

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Whatever work your business hires your child to do, make sure it does not run afoul of any federal or local labor laws.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Phelan, a former businessman with close ties to Trump who helped fundraising efforts for his presidential campaigns, ran afoul of both the president and Hegseth during his tenure, according to CNN.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

The FCC first launched its Disney probe in March 2025 into whether the company was still engaging in DEI practices that run afoul of the regulatory agency’s equal employment opportunity rules.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

He ran afoul of some in the orchestra and of its imperious head, Ernest Fleischmann.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

It was only a matter of time before they ran afoul of it.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides