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as in violating
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as in invading
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infringing
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This is the justification for killing people, which, by the way, does not sound that different from the justifications governments offer for violating people’s human rights.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026 -
The group sued to block the probe, alleging the agency was violating its First Amendment rights.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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There were no smartphones documenting every moment, no social media outrage cycles and no political tribalism invading every corner of daily life.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 June 2026
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Nothing but smoke and fires roaming freely, invading even our graves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Meanwhile on the other end of the Cape, a 12- to 15-foot white shark was spotted breaching out of the water off the Provincetown tip.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
15 June 2026
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Burnley had been seeking damages after Everton were found guilty of breaching the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) during the 2021-22 season — a campaign in which Burnley were relegated from the top flight.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Likewise, Levine has said city staff has tried to discover the best way to address the important issue of residents needing cell phone service, without impinging on enjoyment of Wentworth Park.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
30 Apr. 2026
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Upgrades will require significant reinforcement of some walls and elevator shafts, though engineers have found ways to do the work by pouring new concrete footings and installing additional steel bracing without significantly impinging on internal spaces or being visible on exterior surfaces.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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During an engineering call, one engineer suggested that most of the offending library might not actually be necessary.—
Scott Breitenother,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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When the local library pulls a few of Cricket’s semi-nude life drawing portraits down for fear of offending their patrons, Olympia becomes his advocate and champion.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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In ornamental beds, install cardboard rings under the mulch around perennial or annual plants to stop weeds from intruding.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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No employee can even contemplate intruding on her, much less with news like this.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Remaining credible in the outdoor space also means entrenching the brand in the industry’s performance culture.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Their rare testimonies, backed by aid and conflict data, depict permissive rules of engagement, rising Palestinian deaths — including children — and commanders signaling Israel is entrenching, not winding down, its Gaza campaign.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Infringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infringing. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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