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misappropriate

[mis-uh-proh-pree-eyt] / ˌmɪs əˈproʊ priˌeɪt /


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Dream Exchange has previously denied that it misappropriated investor funds.

From The Wall Street Journal

Federal prosecutors have charged Mr. Bankman-Fried with orchestrating a vast fraud that misappropriated billions of dollars in customer money from FTX.

From New York Times

“FOX demands that Media Matters cease and desist from distribution, publication, and misuse of Fox’s misappropriated proprietary footage, which you are now on notice was unlawfully obtained. We reserve all rights and remedies.”

From Washington Times

The investor group, known as MOM CA, accused Honarkar of mismanaging the businesses, and he’s accused the group of misappropriating funds.

From Los Angeles Times

“I wasn’t aware of the wrongdoings of others. When I received evidence that suggested people appeared to be misappropriating funds, I immediately reported that to the agency whose job it is to investigate these matters.”

From Washington Times