abusive
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The board’s decision followed internal reports to directors that Manifold bullied employees, was verbally abusive and had mishandled company information, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
The Wall Street Journal reported allegations of Manifold being verbally abusive and mishandling company information, which he disputes.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
“We have a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to fraud, abusive trading practices and manipulation, and anyone who engages in that behavior will face the full force of the law,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Before losing his seat by just seven votes, he said it had been the "worst election he'd ever fought" and even had to contact police over abusive comments he had received online.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Mrs. Merritt was convinced that the Mosses had been abusive, but the foster care supervisor said the Mosses were model foster parents who even taught the training classes for other foster parents.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
Vocabulary lists containing abusive
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