abuse
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Insurer Aetna said the number of investigations identifying likely fraud or abuse by autism-therapy providers shot up by 300% in its private-plan business between 2024 and 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
His administration also confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement, whose officials have been accused of abuse or medical neglect in as least 40 states, will assist in providing security at World Cup venues.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
And after a jury awarded her $5 million in damages, she won an additional defamation lawsuit against Trump for denying said abuse, and he now owes her $83 million.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
Prestianni was eventually handed a six-match ban, although not for racist abuse, as Uefa said there was insufficient evidence to prove the alleged remark.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
But it turned out the notion that being a middle kid was a form of child abuse was greatly exaggerated.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
Vocabulary lists containing abuse
Common Five-letter Words for Wordle, List 4
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Macbeth's "Is this a dagger..." soliloquy
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Herbert Hoover on "Rugged Individualism" (1928)
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