minor infraction

Example Sentences

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Giving the attacking team an almost guaranteed goal for something can be a really minor infraction by the defender is wildly disproportionate.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

Instead of sending a student out of class for a minor infraction, teachers were encouraged to de-escalate by talking to the child quietly or writing them a note in class.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2023

In encounter after encounter, Memphis residents said, the Scorpions had a similar playbook: Officers would spot some minor infraction, jump out and begin asking questions and barking commands.

From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2023

Earlier this week, Navalny says prison officials ordered him to serve at least three days in solitary confinement, citing a minor infraction, in retaliation for his activism behind bars.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 20, 2022

"Fact is, it's a minor infraction of ethics for me to mention it to you."

From Murder in the Gunroom by Piper, H. Beam