have abused
- present perfect of abuse.
Example Sentences
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But the company reserves the right to refuse returns to people who have abused the policy, such as repeatedly purchasing the shoes for specific events and then returning them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
"Sony have abused that position by charging consumers too much money," consumer campaigner Alex Neill, who brought the action on behalf of an estimated 12.2 million users, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Mar. 10, 2026
City's statement focused on the two areas where they won, as the club claimed the "Premier League was found to have abused its dominant position".
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2024
“To those who have abused me and my family, I would just say: If your aim was to hurt me, well, you’ve succeeded,” Grants said.
From Seattle Times ● May 22, 2023
You may revolt against his authority, and fret at what you call fate; but his providence orders all, and death is only your eviction from the trust and tenure you have abused.
From Old Wine and New Occasional Discourses by Cross, Joseph
