flout

Example Sentences

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She urged parents and children to help the government monitor compliance and report companies that flout the law.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

But NGOs say many agencies flout the rules, taking advantage of people desperate to work abroad.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

But never before have so many Iranians been willing to flout the Islamic Republic’s social rules at the same time, say residents and analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

“Those who perform civic service should expect to be held to a higher standard. This wasn’t a mistake. This was a concerted effort to flout the law to escape justice.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

Sean’s policy is to flout all applicable rules and regulations. arctic.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner