misused
Example Sentences
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Sri Lanka's former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been arrested over allegations that a charity she is linked to misused donations raised for a children's hospital.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
There’s a lot of therapy language being misused — people seem to think that if they speak in a soft, measured tone, they can’t possibly be toxic.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
"It's too easy for this to get misused against a population that doesn't pose a threat."
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
A group of seven states also challenged the TotalEnergies agreement in court, arguing that the deal misused government funds and failed to follow proper administrative procedures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Generally, this phrase of his was misused, even by those who were his supporters.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
