abuse
Example Sentences
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"A platform originally designed for free speech and expression now favours abuse and misinformation over meaningful debate," she wrote.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
Nathan Hochman and attorneys for sex abuse victims faced off as prosecutors sought to halt distribution of a $4-billion settlement over fraud concerns.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026
However, the court also said that part of the claim had been brought too late and it was also not awarding Pricerunner any compensation for "ongoing harm" after the abuse stopped.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
Party inspectors said Jiang set up government funds without proper assessments or consultation and allowed private entrepreneurs to abuse them, resulting in significant losses to state assets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
Consider now another true story of a real-estate agent’s information abuse.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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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