violation
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According to the FBI warrant, the officers will seize items in violation of measures to prevent the accidental release of hazardous substances into the air.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Araghchi added that their military was “on constant alert for any violation of Iran’s airspace, land or waters.”
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
“We’ve kind of gotten used to white-collar crime being completely normalized, so any prosecution for violation of securities law feels like selective enforcement,” said Brown.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
The Israeli military responded to the report saying it "conducts examination and investigation processes regarding exceptional incidents that occurred during operational activity, in which there is a suspicion of a violation of the law".
From BBC • May 29, 2026
“What, the lion’s fur? Isn’t that, like, an animal rights violation or something?”
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
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