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as in to trespass
to commit an offense
I didn't realize I was transgressing when I told your sister she looked like she had lost weight
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as in to violate
to fail to keep
don't even think about transgressing the drug laws of that Asian country, for punishments are severe and there's nothing that our government can do to intervene
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Recent Examples of transgress
But the highest levels of American politics had always been reserved for men, and the press lambasted Woodhull for transgressing gender norms.
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Allison Lange / Made By History, TIME, 6 Aug. 2024
These are examples of norms that have to be followed and they’ve been transgressed.
—Sean Illing, Vox, 3 Aug. 2024
In a mentorship, having clear boundaries — along with responses to share when those limits are transgressed — is important for safeguarding your mental health, your privacy, and your productivity.
—Janice Omadeke, Harvard Business Review, 5 June 2024
There is, of course, power to be gained by a beautiful woman who is willing to transgress the boundaries of bodily modesty.
—Kayla Bartsch, National Review, 10 Jan. 2024
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Allison Lange / Made By History, TIME, 6 Aug. 2024
These are examples of norms that have to be followed and they’ve been transgressed.
—Sean Illing, Vox, 3 Aug. 2024
In a mentorship, having clear boundaries — along with responses to share when those limits are transgressed — is important for safeguarding your mental health, your privacy, and your productivity.
—Janice Omadeke, Harvard Business Review, 5 June 2024
There is, of course, power to be gained by a beautiful woman who is willing to transgress the boundaries of bodily modesty.
—Kayla Bartsch, National Review, 10 Jan. 2024
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However, while development on the property continued, the houseless continued to trespass on the Hope Street structure.Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2024
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Mortimer was charged in Palm Beach, Florida, in April 2016 with trespassing the home of ex-boyfriend Nico Fanjul, son of sugar baron Alex Fanjul.Diane J. Cho, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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In 2024, the border agency removed more than 14,000 foreign nationals from Canada for violating the same law, according to Purdy.CBS News, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
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TikTok and content creators on the app argued the ban violates their First Amendment rights by cutting off all speech on the platform, while the federal government argued the ban is necessary for national security, given ByteDance’s Chinese ownership.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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This is a negligible amount compared with the more than 3.5 inches that fall during that period in an average year.Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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As a result, borrowers who have started falling behind on their federal student loan payments or remain in default should expect to start experiencing negative credit reporting in the coming months.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Though news broke yesterday that a deal had been reached, Israel cautioned that it was not finalized and accused Hamas of trying to extort last-minute demands.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Osorio leveled the match at 5-5 in the first set, a few games after Jabeur’s medical timeout, but the 30-year-old broke back immediately and looked relieved to take a one-set lead when her opponent sent a forehand long.George Ramsay, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
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That first night back, my friends and I wandered through our neighborhood to see the damage Katrina had left behind and which of our neighbors had returned.Edward Buckles Jr., TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
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For another onsite dining option, wander to Madeline’s high-end Timber Room for tater tots covered with caviar, Alpine fondue, wagyu strip loin and a 32-ounce bison tomahawk steak.Linnea Covington, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Transgress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transgress. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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