abuse
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“But unlike physical abuse and neglect, financial abuse is more likely to occur with the tacit acknowledgment and consent of the elder person and can be more difficult to detect and establish,” it adds.
From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026
He has also taken up an issue that has 99.99% support—stopping animal abuse.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
In dismissing the human smuggling charges, Crenshaw said "the evidence before this court sadly reflects an abuse of prosecuting power."
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
She added: "Canada unequivocally condemns the grave mistreatment of Canadians in Israel. Those responsible for this egregious abuse must be held accountable."
From BBC • May 22, 2026
I also know that when I become powerful, I will break the cycle of abuse my father started by doing everything in my power to help, not hurt others.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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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