abusing

Example Sentences

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"I don't think he's abusing the legal system. Whether he uses it effectively, I'm not sure."

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Freedman blasted the motion as “one of the most abhorrent examples of abusing our legal system.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Brockman wrote a lengthy piece of feedback for Daniela accusing her of abusing her power to create bureaucratic processes to get her way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Last year, Apple lost a lawsuit in London for abusing its dominant position and charging excessive commissions on its in-house App Store.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

One by one, Seabiscuit disposed of the Howard horses in morning workouts, merrily abusing them as he ran.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand