breach

Example Sentences

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He said officials did not yet know who was behind the breach or what data, if any, might have been targeted.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

An Anthropic spokesperson said the release was caused by "human error, not a security breach," and that "no sensitive customer data or credentials were exposed or involved".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The bank on Monday updated its forecast to $125 a barrel, warning that oil prices could breach the $150 mark.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Claims of undue influence, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty — if your mother had financial control or power of attorney — are common tools in cases like this.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Like most people on the boat, I run from port to starboard and back again to see the ones that breach the surface and wave their flippers.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt