abusing

Example Sentences

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As he faces accusations of abusing his position of power, how did he rise to such wealth and influence?

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

They contended that the effort was a fraud upon the court, a collusive arrangement abusing the judicial system.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Far from abusing the courts with frivolous appeals, the exonerees we interviewed described being thwarted at every attempt due to appellate and postconviction processes that prioritize procedural regularity over the substance of their innocence claims.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

Freedman blasted the motion as “one of the most abhorrent examples of abusing our legal system.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Many musicians thought that conductors were abusing their power and playing favorites.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell