abusing
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I have read and replied to many cautionary tales about people abusing their responsibilities.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
“Who wants to be accused of abusing children?” said Carl Tobias, a professor at the University of Richmond School of Law.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
Many creditors pushed for these changes because they felt some individuals were abusing the system.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2026
The court also acquitted them of abusing Graven's psychological frailty, as he had told police prior to his death that he had consented to the stunts, Hamadi's lawyer told Reuters.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
A couple of days later, Tom Testo, the director of the Department’s Bureau of Labor Relations, warned us against abusing these powers.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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