Examples of break/violate the law in a Sentence
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Congress cannot afford to stand silently while Trump and DOGE harm their constituents and break the law, in a bid to pay for tax breaks for billionaire friends and donors.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
People who violate the law face a mandatory nine-month jail sentence.
—Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
Also included in the buyouts were information technology and budget experts and members of an investigative team that ensures schools receiving federal funds for financial aid don't break the law.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
More than $5 billion in civil penalties was imposed by the CFPB on companies and individuals that violate the law.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
People who violate the law face a mandatory nine-month jail sentence.
—Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
Also included in the buyouts were information technology and budget experts and members of an investigative team that ensures schools receiving federal funds for financial aid don't break the law.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
More than $5 billion in civil penalties was imposed by the CFPB on companies and individuals that violate the law.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Break/violate the law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/break%2Fviolate%20the%20law. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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