afoul

Example Sentences

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But Rossetti’s comments ran afoul of his boss, the Catholic archbishop of Washington, D.C., who announced Wednesday he had “removed” Rossetti from his position as an exorcist.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

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

But some have run afoul of their duties.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

“They’re people that, for whatever reason, have simply fallen afoul of Hegseth,” he said.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Maybe he ran afoul of his own toothbrush when he was a growing boy.

From "Red Queen" by Victoria Aveyard