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abuse

[uh-byooz, uh-byoos] / əˈbyuz, əˈbyus /










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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

The decision about who went where was made by Shin’s teacher, the man who two years earlier had saved Shin’s life by providing him with extra food and halting abuse from his classmates.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden




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