mistreated
Example Sentences
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They have called adult protective services repeatedly, claiming that their mom is being mistreated, court documents show, and have tried to monitor her own whereabouts, Ruth said.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
In the wake of an internal report alleging that Riverside code enforcement officers mistreated street vendors and entered homes without warrants, advocates have questions:
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
In an interview in 1980, Donald Trump called the entire hostage episode a horror and said it was ridiculous that the U.S. allowed its people to be mistreated for so long.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
Chinese authorities have denied that Lai has been mistreated in prison, and said he is in "good health".
From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2025
I got angry with the growers who mistreated them and was glad when Tom Joad protested and fought for their rights.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
