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misuse

[mis-yoos, mis-yooz] / mɪsˈyus, mɪsˈyuz /




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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

An expanded and formalized ESF would also prevent the misuse of Federal Reserve swap lines for foreign-policy purposes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

JPMorgan has advised employees to “limit your participation in prediction markets involving JPMorgan Chase” as “others could perceive this as a misuse of information,” according to a copy of the guidance viewed by Barron’s.

From Barron's • May 7, 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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