How to Use infraction in a Sentence

infraction

noun
  • But he hasn’t been whistled for an infraction in the two weeks since.
    — Rainer Sabin, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2020
  • Here's a look at the infractions that caused the lower scores.
    — Amber Roberson, The Tennessean, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Bosa was called for neutral zone infractions on back-to-back plays.
    — Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The list of minor infractions is long.
    — Nicholas Thompson, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
  • On the books, to sell food without a permit is an infraction.
    — Da Lin, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • But what seems like a minor infraction many years ago could be a stumbling block.
    — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Even though the trip was on his own time, the infraction is punishable.
    — Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 8 Nov. 2022
  • And the small crimes — even the mere infractions — lead to more serious things.
    — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 28 Mar. 2024
  • No infraction seems to escape him.
    — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
  • There are really two types of too-many-men infractions.
    — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Britain went on to win the match 9-4, despite the infraction.
    — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Your luck may be at a low point, and any infraction of the rules could result in repercussions.
    — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 1 May 2021
  • In order to receive an F grade, a school must have four or more infractions.
    — Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Toney was ruled to have lined up offside and replays confirmed the infraction.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2024
  • In a statement, the department likened it to a seat belt infraction.
    — Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2021
  • Villela’s fines for infractions such as weeds in her yard or a garbage can left on the curb multiplied.
    — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Then five infractions on Sixth Street in eight minutes.
    — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Otero, who had been assigned to moderate the event, takes the bait and protests the infraction.
    — Josephine Livingstone, The New Republic, 25 Aug. 2020
  • Melara checks for infractions such as shirts missing a monogram or name tag, dirty shoes and long haircuts.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Here's what to know about the infractions Amazon paid for, and how to avoid it yourself.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 26 May 2026
  • Those who break the rules are hit with fines depending on the severity of the infraction.
    — Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
  • But the attorneys said there were no infractions for the attendants to act on.
    — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Running a red light is an infraction in Idaho and comes with a $90 fine.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2024
  • His record inside prison was clean for decades, with just one minor infraction mentioned in court filings.
    — Carrie Johnson, NPR, 23 June 2026
  • That gesture alone was felt by them as an infraction, an accusation.
    — Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
  • The agency said the infractions are part of a pattern at the facility for over a decade.
    — Gwozniac, oregonlive, 25 Aug. 2023
  • 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
  • Drivers who don't stay far enough away from plows are guilty of a civil infraction with a fine $100.
    — Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 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 was issued an infraction for failure to grant the right of way to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026

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