misuse
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Innocuous as using the term “mother” to describe an actress may ultimately be, it has been proliferated in such an extreme and exaggerated way that the expression has sprinted past “bop” in terms of misuse.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
Insider misuse of nonpublic information is a well-understood category of misconduct.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Prosecutors say the crimes resulted in the misuse of more than $100,000.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents policy officer, Rhiain Reynolds, said "misuse of household appliances can have devastating consequences".
From BBC • May 4, 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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