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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

“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

Eshghi has been calling for sentencing guidelines to be changed so survivors of historical abuse are not denied justice, as she says she has been.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

They were soft and fragile, and they did not accept abuse: They stayed in the world only as long as it was gentle with them.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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