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abuse

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










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French President Emmanuel Macron has said protecting children from artificial intelligence and digital abuse will be among his priorities when he hosts next week’s Group of Seven summit in the Alps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Hochman’s pause, if granted, would apply only to the abuse cases stemming from juvenile halls, which make up the bulk of the lawsuits, and not the cases arising from foster care or the children’s shelter.

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

It said that appeared to be an abuse of Meta's dominant position in European markets.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

She offered Patrolman Mancuso a torn and oily cake box that looked as if it had been subjected to unusual abuse during someone’s attempt to take all of the doughnuts at once.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole




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