breach
noun
the act or a result of breaking; a break or rupture.
have breached
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present perfectof breach.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Stokes and Atkinson were eventually cleared of violent conduct but were instead found to have breached "specific contractual obligations".
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
If found to have breached the rules, Farage could face sanctions including a suspension from the House of Commons.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
Another bear-market signal indicates “lofty” long-term growth expectations for the S&P 500, which have breached “levels consistent with equities being more vulnerable to disappointment,” the BofA Global team added.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026
If an officer is considered to have breached the standards of professional behaviour, then it could lead to a public hearing.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
The mind, winged like a seraph, and armed like a thunderbolt, would have breached the very citadel of knowledge and robbed it of its treasures.
From Gov. Bob. Taylor's Tales by Robert L. Taylor
