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abuse

[uh-byooz, uh-byoos] / əˈbyuz, əˈbyus /










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Italy's fashion industry remains mired in the luxury downturn and caught between falling exports and claims of abuse in sub-contracting.

From Barron's

“I deny having abused, coerced or disrespected any woman,” he said in his missive, which has been translated to English.

From Los Angeles Times

Responding on Instagram, Iglesias said: "I deny having abused, coerced, or disrespected any woman. These accusations are absolutely false and deeply sadden me."

From BBC

Spain's veteran singer and cultural icon Julio Iglesias on Friday rejected allegations of abuse lodged against him by two women ex-employees, in a case that has dominated headlines.

From Barron's

His string of charges range from abuse of power to campaign law violations.

From BBC