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transgression

[trans-gresh-uhn, tranz-] / trænsˈgrɛʃ ən, trænz- /


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When it comes to prisons, there is very serious harm done by our unquestioned acceptance of carcerality and punishment as the main way of dealing with social transgression.

From Slate May 27, 2026

"These attacks represent a dangerous escalation and an unacceptable transgression," the UAE's foreign ministry said, adding that the country reserves the "right to respond".

From Barron's May 4, 2026

In L.A. political circles, however, it will be viewed as a transgression, at least in the short term, he said.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 15, 2026

His pairing of white socks and yellow Crocs stood out as a particular stylistic transgression.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 9, 2025

In any other situation, it would have been considered a bold transgression.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

Platner’s transgressions were part of his transgressive appeal.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

The potentially reimbursed penalties are for transgressions including failure to file penalties, failure to pay penalties and failure to make estimated tax payments, she wrote.

From MarketWatch May 27, 2026

On AMC’s “Mad Men” we watched her, as Sally Draper, turn from an adorable little girl to an angsty youth, well aware of her father’s transgressions.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 25, 2026

The forest becomes a Garden of Eden, marred by human transgressions.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 17, 2025

Before the terrible price was exacted for their transgressions.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez




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