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abuse

[uh-byooz, uh-byoos] / əˈbyuz, əˈbyus /










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There has to be limited risk of abuse, people need to have enough information to be able to self-select products, and patents must expire beforehand, McNamara added.

From The Wall Street Journal

It echoed words by Ch Insp Still, who told BBC Scotland News it is those with mental health or addiction issues, survivors of abuse, and young people that find themselves most vulnerable to the gangs.

From BBC

She added she felt spiritual abuse was not talked about enough, and the church needed to have an "open door" where people could share their concerns, "regardless of relationship status".

From BBC

He warned of human rights abuses against the most vulnerable Ecuadorians.

From Salon

Mr. Woods pointed to shareholder “abuse” of the proxy voting process as one reason for Exxon’s move.

From The Wall Street Journal