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misuse

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




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The NRA Foundation is rebranding as the 1791 Foundation and splitting from the NRA, which sued it for alleged misuse of $160 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

This struck him as a monumental misuse of resources.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

A BBC investigation in 2023 also uncovered more than 150 reports of camera misuse by forces in England and Wales.

From BBC • May 25, 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

The ultimate answer is to use less toxic chemicals so that the public hazard from their misuse is greatly reduced.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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