abused

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The fourth of 10 biological and adopted children raised in a Washington, D.C. family, Smith began his career in 2001 representing abused and neglected children in New York City Family Court.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

They also told how Patel abused a trip to Windsor Castle to meet King Charles with a group of both American and British law enforcement agents.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

They argued in court that both men had abused their government positions and contacts to favour businessman Victor de Aldama, who has already admitted his role in the vast and complex affair.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The BBC understands a letter of claim has been sent to Rightmove seeking just under £1.5bn in damages, claiming the website has "abused a dominant position" in the online property portal market.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

After all I abused it much in the night when it was necessary to free and untie the various lines.

From "The Old Man and The Sea" by Ernest Hemingway