misuse
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Communities also tend to be suspicious of outsiders who suddenly flood in to treat what they say is an emergency but that many locals see as a spectacular misuse of resources.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
Pilot Mountain joins a growing list of U.S. towns and cities facing increased scrutiny over officials’ misuse of government purchasing cards.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
This struck him as a monumental misuse of resources.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Civil liberties groups have long-standing concerns police can misuse body-worn cameras by switching them off during incidents or failing to disclose footage, raising questions regarding accountability.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
What the warders did not tell us was that Vorster resigned as a result of press revelations about the Department of Information’s misuse of government funds.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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