abusing

Example Sentences

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“That sort of thing to get away from special interest groups having an ax to grind then and then, abusing the corporate governance process for their ends,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Her mother has never been convicted of abusing her children.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Six staff members in Milan and 22 in Tokyo checked around the clock for posts abusing Japanese athletes, using both manual and AI searches.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

At the time, Davie said he couldn't rule out another scandal involving BBC faces abusing their power.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Many musicians thought that conductors were abusing their power and playing favorites.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell