transgression

Example Sentences

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The result is a devastating work of scholarship that commits the ultimate transgression of failing to include the trigger warnings so cherished by the targets of the author’s indictment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

Bondi’s latest ethical transgression has not yet made it to court, but it likely will.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2025

Yet the nature of that transgression means some around the game feel it could spoil the celebrations if a long-awaited Asian world champion is crowned on Monday.

From BBC • May 3, 2025

James’ eyes widen once he knows he’s said something naughty, delighting in his mild transgression.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025

“I can’t help it,” he had argued glumly to the blind man, in the beginning of their life together, when he had been caught in some small transgression.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry