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12 Aug 2022
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But my coworkers see that as contravening a basic business custom.
Is it possible to replace "contravene" with "break" in this context?
But my coworkers see that as contravening a basic business custom.
Is it possible to replace "contravene" with "break" in this context?
Is it possible to replace "contravene" with "break" in this context?
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Yes either “breaking” or “violating” would sound natural.
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@Trizkit123 Thanks a lot for the help. I got it. 😃
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