Example Sentences

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“Already in that early school exercise, he was transgressing all the principles that we knew.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2024

The move involved no stepping on necks and no transgressing of hierarchies and Lee had plenty of support, but when it came time to vote on her promotion, she was outmaneuvered.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2024

On the other hand, with “Alice Sadie Celine,” we are not talking about transgressing the long-gone mores of the 1950s and ’60s.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 25, 2023

The lawsuit also claims that Chop’t did not dispute the fine, which was for transgressing a rule that food service establishments must “operate their premises in such a way as to avoid imminent health hazards.”

From Washington Times • Nov. 28, 2023

It would be transgressing the rules of society if she permitted herself to enjoy this love, but what difference did that make?

From With Edge Tools by Chatfield-Taylor, H. C. (Hobart Chatfield)