as in violated
to remove the sacred qualities or status of
desanctified the church building and converted it into condos
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Just days ago, Russian drones violated Polish airspace, drawing a reaction from NATO.—
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Hindustan Times via Getty Images Key Facts The Securities and Exchange Board of India, in a pair of orders on Thursday, ruled transactions between Adani Group companies and firms flagged by Hindenburg neither violated regulations nor constituted market manipulation.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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