abuse
Example Sentences
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No detainees are being beaten or abused,” DHS said, adding that detainees receive proper meals and medical treatment.
The group claimed that recent comments by ministers were leading members of the public to abuse workers at petrol stations.
From Barron's
Samantha Stevens, a Los Angeles political consultant and former legislative staffer, said she is worried the proposed changes are a shortsighted solution to address police abuses that will create another layer of bureaucracy.
From Los Angeles Times
There has to be limited risk of abuse, people need to have enough information to be able to self-select products, and patents must expire beforehand, McNamara added.
It echoed words by Ch Insp Still, who told BBC Scotland News it is those with mental health or addiction issues, survivors of abuse, and young people that find themselves most vulnerable to the gangs.
From BBC
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