Example Sentences

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Abusing his office for his own personal gain, perhaps?

From The New Yorker • Nov. 11, 2019

Abusing the lid in this way can cause it to warp and lose its seal.

From Slate • Sep. 7, 2018

Abusing authority, even in small ways, undermines public trust and destroys public confidence, the letter said.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2017

Abusing its monopoly power and demanded an unreasonable royalty for use of patented wireless technology, hold up tactic that allowed Samsung's competing products to enter the market.•

From The Guardian • Aug. 22, 2012

On the outskirts 80   The merchants are cheating And wheedling the peasants,   There's shouting and swearing, Abusing and coaxing.

From Who Can Be Happy and Free in Russia? by Soskice, Juliet M.