Example Sentences

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The lower court had correctly concluded that the commission had "infringed" emergency rules brought in to allow governments to support the economy during times of crisis, it said.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

And in the latest ruling from the Court of Appeal, Lord Justice Arnold said Aldi had infringed Thatchers' trademark with regards to its "sign", referring the imagery on the product's packaging.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2025

In its ruling Tuesday, the Appellate Division noted that Trump wasn’t claiming that the gag order had infringed on his right to a fair trial.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024

The context: R2 sued Intel, as well as two customers, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Dell, in Germany, alleging that the chipmaker had infringed on a patent dealing with voltage regulation in semiconductors.

From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2024

A dog had strayed into the territory of another community, had infringed their rights, and stolen a bone.

From The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan by Morier, James