abuse
verb (used with object)
to use wrongly or improperly; misuse.
has been abusing
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present perfect progressiveof abuse (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Justice Department’s attempt to undercut it on the grounds the the company has been abusing its power to stifle competition and innovation.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 5, 2023
The Justice Department will try to prove Google has been abusing the power of its search engine to stifle competition in ways that discouraged innovation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2023
“Legal titans John Eastman and Erwin Chemerinsky slug it out to determine whether or not Congress has been abusing the commerce clause,” Reason’s Web site proclaimed.
From New York Times ● Jun. 14, 2012
"It's clear that La Polar has been abusing and failing to respect the rights of customers and debtors," he added.
From Reuters ● Jun. 19, 2011
Some enemy has been abusing you to the ear of the king.
From The White Gauntlet by Mayne Reid
