applying

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These include mass layoffs, angry and alienated customers, and the destruction of a huge amount of value at companies that are misapplying it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

The justice did more than accuse her colleagues of misapplying the law; she also spotlighted their refusal to defend their actions, suggesting that they stayed silent because they had no defense.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

The committee reviewed the calls and thought officials were, in many cases, misapplying a new directive prohibiting a defender from landing on a quarterback with most or all of his body weight.

From Washington Post • Sep. 22, 2021

The NBA said the officials — crew chief James Capers, Kevin Scott and John Butler — were disciplined for misapplying the challenge rule.

From Reuters • Dec. 9, 2019

"So you did not give me the credit for being so very lovely until you had seen me, Master Kenard," said Grace, wilfully misapplying his words.

From Captain Kyd, Vol. II or, The Wizard of the Sea by Ingraham, Jonathon Holt