violating

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Monthly trade with China just hit an eight-year high, with a variety of Chinese consumer brands touting business in North Korea despite such sales violating sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Ramaphosa is accused of violating the first two.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

If we call the cops on teens violating a city curfew, it suggests a cavalier attitude toward the perils of the justice system.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

The negotiations have faced severe headwinds in recent days, with both sides accusing the other of violating a fragile ceasefire that has largely stopped the fighting since April.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

In 1974, Winnie was charged with violating her banning orders, which restricted her from having any visitors apart from her children and her doctor.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela