run foul
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According to SEC officials, traders who disclosed bets contrary to clients' investments would still run foul of the rule.
From Reuters ● Jan. 25, 2023
But boat manufacturers, many of whom are in northern Europe, may also have to stop work on new projects, lest they run foul of sanctions.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2022
Their supporters say Ms. Geng was targeted for helping Mr. Xu and other dissenters who have run foul of the party.
From New York Times ● Sep. 22, 2020
In recent years, academics, politicians, journalists and ordinary Thais have run foul of the law.
From Time ● Oct. 17, 2016
This is the second time to-night you’ve run foul of my plans with your infernal diamonds and your piker hunts, and if trouble comes from this, look out for yourself!
From Doors of the Night by Packard, Frank L. (Frank Lucius)
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