Example Sentences

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Dozens of U.S. citizens and immigrants are seeking millions in damages, alleging excessive force, wrongful detention and other abuses by federal agents during immigration raids.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The sanctions come as Tanzania continues to investigate reports of political repression and abuses surrounding the general election held last October.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

There is no evidence that Chopra was aware of Epstein’s criminal abuses.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Letters of marque regulate against abuses; privateers are paid only if they honor all the restrictions on their activities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

An account of the abuses in District 4?

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins