violation
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He said given South Korea's heavy reliance on exports, they could not withstand severe global sanctions for attempting to go nuclear in violation of international rules.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Lauer relied on soft contact to throw a scoreless fourth inning, but he ran into some trouble in the fifth, with back-to-back singles, a sacrifice fly, a disengagement violation and PitchCom issues.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Iran’s Foreign Minister said they amounted to an American cease-fire violation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Echoing Tehran's language, Centcom called the attack "an egregious ceasefire violation".
From BBC • May 28, 2026
The reality of keeping Black men, women, and children enslaved was unjust, a violation of human rights, and contrary to “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness,” the founding ideals of the United States.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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