infraction

Example Sentences

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And without an umpire watching closely — or without video evidence — that kind of infraction can be difficult to spot.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

When they were flagged for defensive pass interference against Oregon on Friday night, it marked only their third such infraction this season—in their 15th game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

But a car either complies or it does not, no matter how infinitesimal the infraction.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

It’s also difficult to imagine how bad, and perhaps how lethal, an infraction by Hegseth would have to be for him to be canned.

From Salon • Aug. 2, 2025

I was proud of my discovery and asked a senior officer on the gallery how to dispose of it and what infraction number to place on the Misbehavior Report.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover