as in violates
to fail to keep
a law that was struck down by the court for infringing upon the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
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The second problem with a moratorium on calling your opponents authoritarian is that Trump himself routinely violates it.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026 -
Critics and rights groups have said the DHS campaign violates due process and free speech.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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The acetic acid in vinegar breaks the bond between the dye molecules and the fabric fibers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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This guide breaks it down, from longtime institutions to the must-try dishes, along with the history that helps explain why Kansas City barbecue holds such a special place in American food culture.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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“Infringes (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infringes%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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