misuse
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Also, a judge has been investigating the business affairs of the prime minister's wife, Begoña Gómez, since 2024, and has proposed she go on trial for misuse of funds and influence peddling.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
The court can dismiss trustees and rescind POAs when there is evidence of incompetence, negligence or misuse of a position.
From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026
A more tailored version can focus on fraud recovery alone, creating incentives for state and local law-enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute the criminal misuse of Medicaid dollars.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
"We work continuously to strengthen our safeguards to detect harmful intent, limit misuse, and respond appropriately when safety risks arise," the company said.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
She teased him about his misuse of commas—and fixed them for him.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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