infringing (on or upon)

present participle of infringe (on or upon)

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Verb
  • Charlotte’s water utility has fielded about 18 complaints a day of people violating mandatory water restrictions in place since mid-May, when the region was facing an extreme drought crisis.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Just before kickoff, the Tide confirmed that Kirkpatrick was suspended for violating team rules.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Rip currents remain possible at all breaches with breaking waves.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • But this year's contest ended up being the most expensive in Kansas history, with Hamilton breaking multiple fundraising records.
    — Grace Hills, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
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“Infringing (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infringing%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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