misappropriate
Example Sentences
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Dream Exchange has previously denied that it misappropriated investor funds.
As much as $100 million was misappropriated in the scheme, according to NABU, which made its investigation public earlier this week.
Alarm bells should be ringing: The office is once again being misappropriated to bless extralegal conduct, not to block it.
From Salon
Department of Justice on Thursday charged two real estate executives with defrauding California’s Homekey program, allegedly misappropriating millions meant for homeless housing.
From Los Angeles Times
"He took up arms against the United States, misappropriated funds, and was ultimately captured and imprisoned by his own troops."
From BBC
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