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as in to trespass
to commit an offense
I didn't realize I was transgressing when I told your sister she looked like she had lost weight
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as in to violate
to fail to keep
don't even think about transgressing the drug laws of that Asian country, for punishments are severe and there's nothing that our government can do to intervene
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Recent Examples of transgress
But the highest levels of American politics had always been reserved for men, and the press lambasted Woodhull for transgressing gender norms.
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Allison Lange / Made By History, TIME, 6 Aug. 2024
These are examples of norms that have to be followed and they’ve been transgressed.
—Sean Illing, Vox, 3 Aug. 2024
In a mentorship, having clear boundaries — along with responses to share when those limits are transgressed — is important for safeguarding your mental health, your privacy, and your productivity.
—Janice Omadeke, Harvard Business Review, 5 June 2024
There is, of course, power to be gained by a beautiful woman who is willing to transgress the boundaries of bodily modesty.
—Kayla Bartsch, National Review, 10 Jan. 2024
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Allison Lange / Made By History, TIME, 6 Aug. 2024
These are examples of norms that have to be followed and they’ve been transgressed.
—Sean Illing, Vox, 3 Aug. 2024
In a mentorship, having clear boundaries — along with responses to share when those limits are transgressed — is important for safeguarding your mental health, your privacy, and your productivity.
—Janice Omadeke, Harvard Business Review, 5 June 2024
There is, of course, power to be gained by a beautiful woman who is willing to transgress the boundaries of bodily modesty.
—Kayla Bartsch, National Review, 10 Jan. 2024
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Li was arrested the next day for allegedly trespassing at Mar-a-Lago.Louis Casiano, Fox News, 8 Nov. 2024
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At one time, the property required 24-hour security due to trespassing concerns.Will McGough, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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The lawsuit alleges the restaurant violated the Texas Dram Shop Act by failing to uphold its staff to safely sell alcoholic beverages.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Faced with community complaints, Mayor Karen Bass retools her affordable housing strategy July 6, 2024 This summer, low-income housing advocates sued the city alleging that Feldstein Soto and Park, with the tacit support of Bass, violated fair housing laws by slow-walking the project.Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Cover plants with burlap, blankets, or horticultural fleece if temperatures are predicted to fall below -10°F.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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With falling costs, tags and sensors will drive intelligent networks across homes and industries, creating connected ecosystems far beyond those achieved to date by devices like Apple’s AirTag.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kardashian most recently made headlines after attending the opening of SKIMS on 5th Avenue in New York City on Thursday, December 12 on a scooter after breaking her foot.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Brian says Evan’s death broke Sam, who was in the med tent with a knee injury the night of the attack.Sara Netzley, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Fickell could be forgiven for allowing his mind to wander.Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Imagine sweating it out in a sauna after a day of adventure, then stepping into the dome to stretch, breathe, or simply let your mind wander.Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Transgress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transgress. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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