How to Use infraction in a Sentence

infraction

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  • The infraction moved the Broncos near midfield and kickstarted their march to the end zone.
    — Michael Cohen, Detroit Free Press, 5 Sep. 2021
  • Seaway officials say this a typical fine for a first infraction.
    — jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2021
  • The slow-motion replays only confirmed how egregious the infraction was.
    — Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, 14 Sep. 2021
  • Any infraction, however minor, would be met with full and unrelenting force.
    — Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 12 Aug. 2021
  • Maryland had a pair of offside penalties and an unsportsmanlike conduct infraction during a punt return.
    — Ryan McFadden, baltimoresun.com, 12 Sep. 2021
  • The umpires also called a balk on Albers in the first with Arozarena on third but after a discussion decided no infraction occurred.
    — orlandosentinel.com, 5 Sep. 2021
  • When Hoffman was disqualified for a rules infraction after the race, Weltmeyer was declared the winner.
    — Tony Baranek, chicagotribune.com, 14 Aug. 2021
  • Murdaugh is also listed as Smith's attorney for a 2013 traffic infraction, the court documents show.
    — Madeline Holcombe, Dakin Andone and Angela Barajas, CNN, 17 Sep. 2021
  • By the rule book, Alabama was guilty of the infraction.
    — Michael Casagrande | [email protected], al, 22 Nov. 2022
  • And the small crimes — even the mere infractions — lead to more serious things.
    — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Even though the trip was on his own time, the infraction is punishable.
    — Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 8 Nov. 2022
  • There is one new infraction on that list this year: the hip-drop tackle.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2024
  • Running a red light is an infraction in Idaho and comes with a $90 fine.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2024
  • The agency said the infractions are part of a pattern at the facility for over a decade.
    — Gwozniac, oregonlive, 25 Aug. 2023
  • In a statement, the department likened it to a seat belt infraction.
    — Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2021
  • Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley was flagged four times for the same infraction in the first half.
    — NBC News, 7 Sep. 2024
  • But in the aftermath of the race, a judge reviewed video footage and ruled that the U.S. had committed an infraction.
    — Tom Schad, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2022
  • That would be up to judges, and depend on the severity of the infractions being alleged.
    — Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Toney was ruled to have lined up offside and replays confirmed the infraction.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2024
  • While the infraction will not result in a point on a driver’s record, the law website states hefty fines could be issued.
    — Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2024
  • The data displayed the reason for the stop and the actions that police officers took for the infraction.
    — Ralph Chapoco, al, 9 Aug. 2023
  • In a perfect world, the shop owner would hold the child accountable, but also let the infraction go and move on.
    — Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2024
  • McKissick, a farmer, had been driving his truck when a trooper pulled him over for a traffic infraction.
    — Jennifer Gonnerman, The New Yorker, 27 Nov. 2023
  • He also was charged with a speeding infraction in late March 2022.
    — Jordan Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 May 2022
  • She was issued an infraction for failure to drive in a proper lane.
    — Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2022
  • And few would have been surprised if a flag hadn’t fallen on his first infraction on the Eagles’ opening drive.
    — Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Sep. 2021
  • The lawsuit is framed as a dispute between two states, Missouri and New York, on the basis of an infraction on Trump’s right to free speech.
    — Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 July 2024
  • At the time of the infraction, the guard was sitting on the team’s bench and wearing her warm-up uniform after coming out of the game for what appeared to be the final time.
    — Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 21 June 2023
  • That officer added that if the department levied discipline for each minor policy infraction, the city wouldn’t have any police officers, according to court documents.
    — Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2024
  • Experts say cracking down on seemingly minor infractions is a way to reduce headcount without the negative publicity of layoffs and without having to pay out severance.
    — Emily Peck, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024

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