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
These requests might run foul of Germany’s insistence on running a balanced budget, though.
From The Guardian • Jan. 16, 2020
On the crest of the ridge, treeless and overgrown with gorse, Hector had run foul of a donkey, and after a short chase was holding it at bay.
From No Quarter! by Reid, Mayne
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