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A large portion of this is because the hip-hop industry has mistreated Megan with exploitative record deals, beefs with rappers and the spread of misinformation online.

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2024

"This is the men and women's team together taking action against a federation which has mistreated us for far too long, and we have been far too nice for far too long," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2023

She was the first Native American ever nominated to serve in cabinet — in this case to head a department that, for much of the nation’s history, has mistreated and neglected Indigenous Americans.

From New York Times • Feb. 22, 2021

Klobuchar on Sunday also responded to news reports that she has mistreated staff, saying she “can be tough” but has many staff members who’ve worked for her for many years.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2019

"She has mistreated you," he cried, in indignation.

From The Old Flute-Player A Romance of To-day by Hare, J. Knowles