abusing

Example Sentences

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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

"I don't think he's abusing the legal system. Whether he uses it effectively, I'm not sure."

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“That sort of thing to get away from special interest groups having an ax to grind then and then, abusing the corporate governance process for their ends,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

One by one, Seabiscuit disposed of the Howard horses in morning workouts, merrily abusing them as he ran.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand