- present participle of flout.
flouting
Example Sentences
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"Social media companies are clearly flouting Indian laws by not reporting child sexual abuse content to Indian law enforcement agencies as mandated by our child protection laws," said Ribhu.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Foreigners have been penalised for offensive acts at religious sites, forming exclusive tourist enclaves and flouting traffic laws.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Spider-Man spun a massive weekend for movie theaters, flouting superhero fatigue and giving a major boost to Hollywood’s summer box office.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Several commissioners said they were troubled by the continued instances of officers flouting the department’s rules on the use of body cameras, and asked for a report back about whether the problem is more widespread.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
She saw now that she had undermined his authority in all eyes by flouting his orders.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
