abuse
Example Sentences
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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.
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
Will the new rules allow homeowners to get away with things they shouldn’t and abuse community rules?
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
