abusing

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“By agreeing to this settlement, and waiving their right to appeal, Justin Baldoni and every individual defendant now face personal liability for abusing the legal system to silence and intimidate Ms. Lively,” the attorneys said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

“That sort of thing to get away from special interest groups having an ax to grind then and then, abusing the corporate governance process for their ends,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

At the time, Davie said he couldn't rule out another scandal involving BBC faces abusing their power.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Brockman wrote a lengthy piece of feedback for Daniela accusing her of abusing her power to create bureaucratic processes to get her way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

"Stop abusing the dead for your own selfish ends," I said.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison