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misuse

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




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Communities also tend to be suspicious of outsiders who suddenly flood in to treat what they say is an emergency but that many locals see as a spectacular misuse of resources.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

This struck him as a monumental misuse of resources.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

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

Context will always guard the realm of the intimate from public misuse.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez




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