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breach

[breech] / britʃ /




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Kirklees Council, which accepted a breach of duty, said it took its health and safety responsibilities "extremely seriously", adding: "Our practices have changed significantly as working practices have evolved."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Opponents have told the government it would be a breach of a 1998 convention signed by Australia to ship hazardous waste to a Pacific island country.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Concealing the use of such informants from the defense, as happened in Carruthers’ case, is a serious breach of a prosecutor’s obligation to disclose potentially exculpatory information.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

The BSP held an off-cycle policy meeting in March and warned inflation could breach its 4% ceiling this year due to higher energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“I’m a civilian. It’s a breach of international agreement to arm civilians.”

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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