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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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At one time, the property required 24-hour security due to trespassing concerns.Will McGough, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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The security video then shows the apparent owners of the homes the man trespassed on putting the saplings back into their yards.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Aug. 2024
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James Nagle, a former Army contracting official and practicing attorney who specializes in the federal contracting process, went even further, saying that the White House Offer potentially violated existing law.Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
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The lawsuit claims that Chipotle’s failure to disclose these issues and their financial implications misled shareholders, potentially violating securities laws.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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After getting shut out by the Wild on Wednesday, the Sabres needed two goals late in the third period to force overtime against the Canucks before falling 4-3.Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
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Key Background One in three Americans have fallen for a scam during the holiday season, according to security software firm McAfee’s 2024 Global Holiday Shopping Scams Study, with 58% of victims having lost money to those scams.Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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The breaking news alert that inflation is still high means nothing in comparison to the 6-year-old informing me the 3-year-old is trying to get on his bunk bed to put something in front of the ceiling fan’s moving blades.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Carbone originally reported that Vassos broke things off with Jodan Heller following the hometown dates and Chock Chapple during the overnight dates, leaving Guy Gansert and Pascal Ibgui as the final two suitors.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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People wander around and try to capture Pokémon using their smartphones.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Perfect for dashing through the airport and wandering around town.Erinne Magee, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Transgress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transgress. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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