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

The drug companies say these rules are coercive, trample on their rights to free speech, and are unconstitutional and bad in other ways.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 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

The United States said it wouldn’t support the resolution amid concerns that it could trample on a fundamental right to freedom of expression.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 11, 2023

Rather than trample on the innocent feline, Annette attempted to do a little leap over said animal, while balancing about forty-seven cans of cat food in her arms.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick