abuse
Example Sentences
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He railed against the city’s challenges with public safety, potholes, and the abuse of dogs on Skid Row.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
“It’s an abuse, a lack of respect,” said Ruano Ortega, spokesperson for the box owners’ association.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Calderdale Council said it was "deeply sorry for the harm and suffering caused by these individuals, and for the devastating impact this abuse has had on the lives of their victims."
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
"I think the positive of this court case is that it's given people more confidence to come forward and speak about their abuse so this is not the end, I think it will continue."
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The legal rule is in place so the police and government can't abuse their power and lock someone up for no reason.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
Vocabulary lists containing abuse
Common Five-letter Words for Wordle, List 4
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Macbeth's "Is this a dagger..." soliloquy
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Herbert Hoover on "Rugged Individualism" (1928)
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