abuse
Example Sentences
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The case comes amid renewed scrutiny of how the Sheriff’s Department’s handles abuse claims.
From Los Angeles Times
But there’s far more Congress could do to curb abuse.
A new California law creates an array of measures to educate school staff, beef up reporting requirements and stop teachers credibly accused of abuse from getting jobs at other districts.
From Los Angeles Times
"You don't have to accept abuse, anger or hurt. There is another way."
From BBC
Friday's verdict is seen as the main case against Najib, who faces four counts of abuse of power to obtain some 2.28 billion ringgit from 1MDB funds, and 21 counts of money laundering.
From Barron's
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