abuse
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He railed against the city’s challenges with public safety, potholes, and the abuse of dogs on Skid Row.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron has said protecting children from artificial intelligence and digital abuse will be among his priorities when he hosts next week’s Group of Seven summit in the Alps.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
“It’s an abuse, a lack of respect,” said Ruano Ortega, spokesperson for the box owners’ association.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Eshghi is campaigning for a change in the law around sentencing guidelines for historical child abuse cases.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
But I ask you: how much more abuse must the apostrophe endure?
From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author
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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