Example Sentences

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The church could very well prevail on the narrow claim that “Mormon Stories” has violated its intellectual property rights.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

Beretta said that Ruger has violated a nondisclosure agreement by talking about this meeting, and has called in its lawyers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

“If the federal government or our own police believe there is someone who has violated the law, they should address that issue,” Gordo said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2025

“It’s not enough to prove that a company has violated the law,” he explained.

From Slate • Sep. 24, 2024

Any belligerent which has refused to accept the armistice or has violated its terms shall be deemed an aggressor.

From The Geneva Protocol by Miller, David Hunter