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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

FBI officials confirmed Friday that the agency has opened an investigation based on “allegations that members of the department may have abused their authority.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2023

He resigned from Parliament last year after he was found to have abused his role as an MP while working for two firms as a paid consultant.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2022

He may have abused certain formulas, and employed the same devices ad nauseam, but at any rate he can claim them as his own.

From Masters of French Music by Hervey, Arthur