as in to violate
to fail to keep
a law that was struck down by the court for infringing upon the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
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Joe LaCava violated Rory’s airspace on the 18th green while taunting the same gallery that had teased his player, Patrick Cantlay, who had reportedly declined to wear a team hat to protest the lack of player compensation at such a big event.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
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The dispute cuts to the heart of how far government officials can pressure media outlets without violating the First Amendment.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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As the liquid erupted, the jinx-free silence that had lingered in the clubhouse was finally broken.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Infringe (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infringe%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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