afoul of
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Ahead of the game, the FAA warned drone operators that they could get their drone seized, face federal criminal charges and fines of up to $100,000 if they run afoul of these restrictions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026
But Rossetti’s comments ran afoul of his boss, the Catholic archbishop of Washington, D.C., who announced Wednesday he had “removed” Rossetti from his position as an exorcist.
From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026
Whatever work your business hires your child to do, make sure it does not run afoul of any federal or local labor laws.
From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026
This judge had complete command of her courtroom and had no qualms about lambasting anyone who ran afoul of the rules.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
Bunderson, in describing Reggie’s actions as being like any other distraction, seemed to run afoul of everything that they had learned during this twenty-nine-month period, from Dr. Strayer and all the rest.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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