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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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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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Conversely, these wrongs may very well cause some Americans to lose faith in our political system altogether.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
Noun
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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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Still, enforcement remained active, with 60 vehicles and two motorcycles towed and impounded for violations ranging from traffic infractions to reckless driving.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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The penalty boxes at the Tsongas Center were a revolving door, as six infractions were called amid a physical start from both teams.—
Jason Cooke,
Boston Herald,
1 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
Noun
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Of particular note is Niall’s mother, Lori (Neve McIntosh), who joins her ex-girlfriend, Maura (Marianne McIvor), in defending Ruben despite his many transgressions.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Insiders at the firm started leaking incriminating documents to the Wall Street Journal reporters Clark and Louch, who began publishing evidence of the firm’s transgressions.—
Hettie O'Brien,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Misfeasances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misfeasances. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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