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abuse

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










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While the movement exposed widespread abuse within the film industry, its impact was uneven.

From BBC

Yet no migrants ever stayed at the Armoni, which became a symbol of rampant waste and abuse in the city’s hapless contracting with human-services companies and nonprofits.

From The Wall Street Journal

Clare McGlynn, a law professor at Durham University, said X or Grok "could prevent these forms of abuse if they wanted to", adding they "appear to enjoy impunity".

From BBC

Bad executors, greedy friends, bad estate planning, elder financial abuse and Medicaid concerns.

From MarketWatch

The Home Office said existing laws already protected public-facing workers, including traffic wardens, from abuse, harassment, and intimidation.

From BBC