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abuse

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










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His administration also confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement, whose officials have been accused of abuse or medical neglect in as least 40 states, will assist in providing security at World Cup venues.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The DOJ defended the fund's establishment on Monday, saying in a statement on X that it was created "to make up for the tremendous abuse, harm, and hate unfairly shown to so many people".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

And after a jury awarded her $5 million in damages, she won an additional defamation lawsuit against Trump for denying said abuse, and he now owes her $83 million.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

In 2023 he was impeached by the Republican-led state House of Representatives on charges of bribery, abuse of office and obstruction of justice.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

The abuse of civil liberties brought about by the Palmer Raids ultimately shocked fair-minded citizens.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler




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