violate

Example Sentences

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“You’re asking us to violate confidentiality agreements,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

There may be more, as Bondi continues to violate the law by holding back some files.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

This case presented a strikingly simple question: Does it violate a journalist’s First Amendment rights if they are arrested for requesting and publishing information that a government employee willingly hands over?

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

That though would be a difficult political choice and would violate a founding principle of the NHS – that our health services should be available to all.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

In our latest enlightenment, the fabulous beasts are worse than improbable—they are impossible, because they violate evolution.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas