was violating
- past progressive of violate.
Example Sentences
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Barrow also had his account suspended by Facebook on the grounds he was violating intellectual property rules.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
So the only reasonable charge was violating the city ordinance against disturbing “the peace of others by violent, offensive or boisterous conduct or language,” but that was tacked on later, in February.
From Slate ● May 4, 2026
The probe into X began in December 2023, and the EU told the platform it was violating the bloc's rules in July 2024.
From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2025
As part of the talks, OpenAI had to overcome a campaign opposing its restructuring from some of California’s largest labor unions, nonprofits and corporate rivals, which argued that OpenAI was violating its charitable mission.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2025
I knew that I was violating regulations, but I hoped the warders would be so surprised by the novelty of my action that they would do nothing to stop me.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
