Examples of break/violate the law in a Sentence
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Undocumented immigrants who break the law must be held accountable, just like anyone else, and in some cases that may warrant deportation.
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Diane Goldstein, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025
Evendale mayor: 'No laws were broken' Evendale Police released a statement Friday saying the swastika-waving demonstrators remained on the sidewalk and didn't break the law.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Nevertheless, knowing the intrinsic danger of lighting fireworks, thousands will break the law and dabble in having their own pyrotechnic displays.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Under the terms of his release, Abrego Garcia must also not contact witnesses, victims or co-defendants associated with his case, break the law, reside in a home with firearms or consume alcohol or other illicit drugs.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 25 June 2025
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Diane Goldstein, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025
Evendale mayor: 'No laws were broken' Evendale Police released a statement Friday saying the swastika-waving demonstrators remained on the sidewalk and didn't break the law.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Nevertheless, knowing the intrinsic danger of lighting fireworks, thousands will break the law and dabble in having their own pyrotechnic displays.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Under the terms of his release, Abrego Garcia must also not contact witnesses, victims or co-defendants associated with his case, break the law, reside in a home with firearms or consume alcohol or other illicit drugs.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 25 June 2025
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“Break/violate the law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/break%2Fviolate%20the%20law. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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