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abuse

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










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Experts said the case marks an unprecedented shift in Thailand -- which never had a #MeToo movement -- with Thais more openly discussing sexual harassment and abuse.

From Barron's • 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

Pratt has focused much of his mayoral platform on improving public safety, addressing homelessness and stopping animal abuse on Skid Row.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

“The settlement and general release of claims is a breathtaking abuse of the tax and legal system,” DeBot added.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

To call the flatcar a coach was an abuse of the word.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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