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Noun
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Ronald Hamilton, 52, who is listed as homeless, is charged with burglary, and three misdemeanors.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026 -
Schuman now faces a felony count of robbery by sudden snatching in addition to three misdemeanors — one count of battery, one count of petit theft and one count of criminal mischief, court records show.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Her fable depicts twin sisters on a revenge road trip, setting out to right the wrongs of their early childhood at the behest of their estranged mother, finding some catharsis along the way.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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As a result of the courage and determination of Tribune journalists, our public and government were given the opportunity to address wrongs.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Montana led the nation in passing legislation that limits infringements on the ability of any resident to make full use of AI and related technologies.—
Neil Chilson,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The framework now chosen must address significant constitutional and European legal concerns and avoid serious infringements on entrepreneurial freedom of decision-making, program design and supply.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Prosecutors dropped two boating infractions against George Pino, the Doral real estate broker who rammed his boat into a channel marker — killing a 17-year-old girl in 2022 — as Pino’s trial for the girl’s death approaches.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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This pervasive tendency to lean into the performance advantages of modern powertrains and driver aids is sending the wrong message, IIHS argues, which may actually contribute to aggressive driving and, ultimately, to more-frequent crashes and speeding infractions.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, 24 eateries, including a local cafe, received citations for health code violations such as brown residue in the ice machine, a lack of quaternary ammonia test strips and improperly cooled food.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 15,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Commercial and industrial customers face $500 penalties for a first offense and $1,500 for additional violations.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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That topic became an even bigger deal Thursday with starting center Myles Turner’s claim that former head coach Doc Rivers didn’t fine Bucks players for their transgressions during the 2025-26 season.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Davidson has a long list of legal transgressions spanning from the 1990s into 2024, the vast majority of which are traffic infractions.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
13 May 2026
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“Misfeasances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misfeasances. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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