Example Sentences
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wanted to "forgive" protesters who abused him during recent youth-led demonstrations that dealt a rare political setback to his government.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
“The trial court abused its discretion by considering incompetent evidence in support of the temporary injunction,” the three-judge panel wrote.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
“Unfortunately, our investigation has identified several individuals who apparently abused their position of trust for personal gain,” says Peter Luccarelli, a managing partner at Brightpoint.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
A California state bill seeks to remove abused and neglected animals from crowded municipal shelters during their owners’ criminal cases.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Maybe we would look harder for solutions to caring for the disabled, the abused, the neglected, and the traumatized.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
