violation
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In a statement, Doha said it was "a grave assault on the sanctity of Islamic holy sites", a violation of Saudi sovereignty and international law.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
South Korea's military demanded an official apology this week, calling the incident "a clear violation of the Armistice Agreement".
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
South Korean Defence Minister Kang Shin-chul previously said on Tuesday that the blasts were a "clear" violation of the 1953 armistice, which halted active combat in the Korean War.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Kroger had failed to broker a merger with competitor Albertsons, and longtime CEO Rodney McMullen left for an undisclosed ethics violation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
The first is that it has jurisdiction only over foods shipped in interstate commerce; foods grown and marketed within a state are entirely outside its sphere of authority, no matter what the violation.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
The team was found guilty on Tuesday of more than 100 violations of the Premier League’s rules on spending.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
The board, to set be established within 180 days of closing, will have authority to resolve disputes between journalists and management over alleged violations of editorial standards, including reporting bias and fairness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
It has not charged any agent in connection with either killing, although Minnesota authorities are investigating both for possible violations of state law.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
In 2021, the Lutheran Church of Sweden apologised for centuries of "severe violations of human dignity" against the Sami people.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
In fourth period, right before lunch, Principal Trask comes back on the PA to remind us about dress-code violations.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
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