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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Yes, Carr’s threat likely violates the First Amendment, legal scholars say, but that only matters if Disney is willing to go to court.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
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TikTok sued, arguing that a ban violates users' free speech rights, but the law was upheld in early January by the Supreme Court.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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Broken Yolk Cafe Already known for its extensive breakfast menu, Broken Yolk, breaks into the list among diners as a favorites for brunch.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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At the climax, bleeding from an old stomach wound, Hobbs breaks his favorite bat, takes a replacement from an adoring batboy, and hits a home run with his final swing.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
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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 21 Sep. 2025.
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