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abuse

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










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Mercedes said the comments against Antonelli marked a "1,100% increase in the abuse we sadly usually see on a Sunday of a race weekend".

From BBC

“Placing assets in a properly structured trust can protect them from fraud and undue influence. In cases of diminished capacity, legal guardianship may be necessary to prevent financial abuse.”

From MarketWatch

A government Harm Panel report, published in June 2020, found that allowing child contact in cases of domestic abuse could be "entirely inappropriate".

From BBC

Noelle Martin, an activist focused on image-based online abuse and deepfakes, feared the Australian ban would do little to help, given the country's history on enforcement of existing laws.

From Barron's

Mr Graham said he did not condone any abuse.

From BBC