misappropriation
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Peinado in April formally charged Gomez with embezzlement, influence peddling, corruption in business dealings and misappropriation of funds.
From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026
Musk’s xAI is suing Li separately in part over trade-secret misappropriation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
Fischer said she believes that there is “way more” insider trading and misappropriation in these markets than law enforcement is able to catch.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
The lawsuit includes allegations of copyright infringement, trademark infringement and misappropriation of Lipa's likeness and image.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
There was even a former Conservative functionary who had taken refuge in the revolt to escape a judgment for misappropriation of funds.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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