- present participle of violate.
violating
Example Sentences
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The lawsuit alleged LaBeouf accused Barnett of breaching their settlement agreement by violating its nondisclosure provisions after she gave an interview to the Hollywood Reporter that was published in October 2025.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
D2 accused her of violating a non-compete and said she owed $14,327.50 of her earnings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
San Francisco 49ers owner and CEO Jed York has been suspended for six games and fined $500,000 for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, the league announced Friday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
"Our investigation confirmed that these individuals mishandled sensitive information outside established company procedures, violating our policies and breaking the trust essential to our work."
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
“I’d be very happy to provide you with empirical evidence if you want, even though I think you’re violating my human rights.”
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
