misuse
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To conclude otherwise is to confuse a misuse of military power with the nature of the domain itself.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Those worried about the possibility of bias, misuse and the loss of privacy caused by facial recognition may take a dim view of this capability of the cameras.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
However, access to accounts alone is not exactly proof of wrongdoing unless you are privy to additional facts or evidence of misuse.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026
Her resignation shifts attention to Republican Cory Mills, who remains under investigation over allegations including sexual misconduct, campaign finance violations and misuse of his office, all of which he denies.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
"Ares 4 hasn't even launched yet. Why misuse an MDV? Why not make something better?"
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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