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misuse

[mis-yoos, mis-yooz] / mɪsˈyus, mɪsˈyuz /




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"Confidential market sensitive information appears to have been spun, leaked and misused - and markets, businesses and families have paid the price," he claimed.

From BBC

In early 2025, Britain's General Pharmaceutical Council tightened restrictions on how online pharmacies can sell and prescribe the jabs in response to growing concerns about misuse, safety and supply shortages.

From BBC

The couple said they want to see federal AI regulation that promotes innovation, defends systems from misuse and protects “the privacy of conversations with AI.”

From The Wall Street Journal

A U.A.E. official said the country is committed to preventing misuse of its territory for illicit finance and was working with international partners to disrupt and deter it.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hardy accused Anderson of seven counts of misusing her city position to create a personal benefit for herself.

From Los Angeles Times