trample on

Example Sentences

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"In Italy, we don't want those who trample on human rights and act outside of any democratic control," he wrote on X.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Hordes of humans burn tons of jet fuel flying to faraway places so they can trample on sites known for their beauty and history.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2025

Post-summit comments by Putin and his officials indicated that Moscow wasn’t going to openly trample on the sanctions and instead could try to keep an arms deal with Pyongyang secret.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2023

“When we think about China’s automotive manufacturing industry today, picture a modern-day Godzilla with the power to trample on and destroy anything that gets in its path,” Mr. Dunne said.

From Washington Times • Aug. 3, 2023

They stuck together for only one thing: to trample on some other woman...whether it was by throwing stones or by mean gossip.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith