as in violated
to fail to keep
a builder being sued by a homeowner for breaching a contract
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Recent Examples of breached
The indictment said a group of about 20 militants breached the main gate and set fire to the buildings, killing Stevens and Smith.
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Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
If that 45-day minimum before the TVOD window is breached, that inflection point leads to massive erosion of theatrical revenue.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
The lawsuit states that Cook breached his duties under Texas law by failing to inform her that a materially different document was being used.
—Samuel O’Neal 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2026
Last year, the federal government breached public trust to an extraordinary degree, using violence and funding cuts to pressure governors and mayors to comply with an extreme agenda — while relentlessly lying to the public and the courts.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Cal Expo events deputy general manager Marcia Shell wrote in a letter that California Dreamin’ breached its contract with Cal Expo.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Later that afternoon, ravens came to the nest and breached both the eggs, according to the nonprofit.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
The Texas Department of Public Safety said in a statement that officers arrested two people and used pepper balls after protesters did not heed orders to disperse, adding that demonstrators also breached a protest area and spit on officers.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit alleges the store breached its duty of care by allowing Sanchez to enter the freezer without warning her of potential dangers and by failing to install basic safety mechanisms.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
If that 45-day minimum before the TVOD window is breached, that inflection point leads to massive erosion of theatrical revenue.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
The lawsuit states that Cook breached his duties under Texas law by failing to inform her that a materially different document was being used.
—Samuel O’Neal 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2026
Last year, the federal government breached public trust to an extraordinary degree, using violence and funding cuts to pressure governors and mayors to comply with an extreme agenda — while relentlessly lying to the public and the courts.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Cal Expo events deputy general manager Marcia Shell wrote in a letter that California Dreamin’ breached its contract with Cal Expo.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Later that afternoon, ravens came to the nest and breached both the eggs, according to the nonprofit.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
The Texas Department of Public Safety said in a statement that officers arrested two people and used pepper balls after protesters did not heed orders to disperse, adding that demonstrators also breached a protest area and spit on officers.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit alleges the store breached its duty of care by allowing Sanchez to enter the freezer without warning her of potential dangers and by failing to install basic safety mechanisms.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breached
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If the director and board both agree the investigation showed police policy was violated, the Cincinnati city manager will make a final decision regarding punishment, if warranted.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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That case alleges the feds violated their contract with the GDC by refusing to pay out funds promised by Congress.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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But looming is the question of whether the federal immigration officers who pulled the triggers in both cases actually broke the law, a question that will come down to complicated issues that are much harder to define than the outrage that prompted calls for accountability.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Vatrano was relegated to the bottom six and then broke his shoulder.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Breached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breached. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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