abused

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The spokesperson denied there was a hunger strike and said that no one was being abused at the facility, which has been the subject of a federal class-action lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

After successfully proving president Donald Trump sexually abused her, then also defamed her, E. Jean Carroll secured historic legal settlements to the tune of roughly $90 million.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

But the company reserves the right to refuse returns to people who have abused the policy, such as repeatedly purchasing the shoes for specific events and then returning them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

But to have the week he's had where he got abused and to come and put in a solid performance in, he goes in my team.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Booth may have involved him and abused his hospitality, but not enough to make Mudd betray him.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson