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abuse

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










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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

Kids Stuff also works with referral organisations helping families in crisis, including women escaping domestic abuse and refugees.

From BBC • 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

All information in the database is legally gathered, and in 2024 Congress added safeguards against abuse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Calling on his Washington connections, Galifianakis brought a congressional committee staffer to town to investigate the possible abuse of federal funds.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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