Example Sentences

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“Deportations exist in every country, but they are mistreating Haitians,” said 25-year-old Sabrina Bierre, a street vendor who sells used clothes and other items in a section of Santo Domingo known as Little Haiti.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2021

To that crucial audience, it surely appears as though the Knicks are mistreating their most loyal supporter — with memories of Charles Oakley being thrown out of the Garden also still painfully fresh.

From New York Times • Mar. 11, 2020

But I’m confused by claims that the Giants are mistreating Manning by making a move now.

From Washington Times • Nov. 29, 2017

When he appeared in the local court, he shouted: "These people are mistreating us and we are innocent believe me."

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2013

“I’m doing this because I know that here’s a lot of Megs out there,” she said, in broken English, “who are mistreating the Nickys who work so hard for them.”

From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2010