abuse
Example Sentences
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He has also taken up an issue that has 99.99% support—stopping animal abuse.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
In dismissing the human smuggling charges, Crenshaw said "the evidence before this court sadly reflects an abuse of prosecuting power."
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Justice Department, asking authorities to investigate alleged animal abuse on Skid Row.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
“The settlement and general release of claims is a breathtaking abuse of the tax and legal system,” DeBot added.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
Mixed in with the abuse, he heard a few cries of “Justice” and “Robb, King Robb, the Young Wolf,” of “Stannis!” and even “Renly!”
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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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