as in violating
to fail to keep
a builder being sued by a homeowner for breaching a contract
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Recent Examples of breaching
To that point, Warren argued she was harmed by the NCAA allegedly breaching a duty to protect her mental health.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Apr. 2026
In one instance, breaching tools were requested after Patel was unresponsive behind locked doors.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
The fund projected global public debt will hit 99% of world GDP by 2028, breaching the 100% threshold sooner than previously forecast.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
The same hackers claimed responsibility for breaching the personal devices and accounts of former Israel military Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
Village officials said a SWAT team and specialized units responded, but after breaching the vehicle, no one was found inside.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Among them were bills to restrict the use of flash-bang grenades and explosive breaching charges for crowd control and for immigration enforcement and a bill prohibiting ICE agents from arresting people on their way to a court proceeding.
—Andrew Graham
april 15, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Individuals or publications can face legal action over breaching an individual’s right to privacy and anonymity.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The trading desk sees oil futures quickly breaching the $125 per barrel level and then $150.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Apr. 2026
In one instance, breaching tools were requested after Patel was unresponsive behind locked doors.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
The fund projected global public debt will hit 99% of world GDP by 2028, breaching the 100% threshold sooner than previously forecast.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
The same hackers claimed responsibility for breaching the personal devices and accounts of former Israel military Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
Village officials said a SWAT team and specialized units responded, but after breaching the vehicle, no one was found inside.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Among them were bills to restrict the use of flash-bang grenades and explosive breaching charges for crowd control and for immigration enforcement and a bill prohibiting ICE agents from arresting people on their way to a court proceeding.
—Andrew Graham
april 15, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Individuals or publications can face legal action over breaching an individual’s right to privacy and anonymity.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The trading desk sees oil futures quickly breaching the $125 per barrel level and then $150.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breaching
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Her suit accuses the company of violating the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, intentionally inflicting emotional distress, and wrongfully terminating her.—
Irin Carmon,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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Cawthorn paid a $17,458 fine to the Federal Elections Commission in April 2025 after violating campaign finance law, The Charlotte Observer reported previously.—
Mary Ramsey
April 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
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The ethics panel already determined that Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 violations of House rules and ethical standards, including breaking campaign finance laws.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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In a country already running a third of global hydropower capacity, ambitious dam projects are breaking ground in China’s mountainous west, while the government has set its sights on pioneering next-generation technologies like nuclear fusion and green hydrogen.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Breaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breaching. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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