misappropriated
- past participle of misappropriate.
- past tense form of misappropriate.
Example Sentences
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Bisignano “never misappropriated corporate funds at JPMorgan, or anywhere else,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Also pending is a $175 million lawsuit against former associates, claiming they defrauded him and misappropriated his funds, jewelry, and private jet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
“I would have to say our investment in FTX,” Loeb replied, referring to the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency brokerage, which collapsed in 2022 after customer funds were found to be misappropriated.
From MarketWatch ● May 28, 2026
Revolution alleged that a third party had misappropriated its trade secrets for an ERAS-0015 patent and that Erasca, as the licensee, was legally liable.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
“If you think you have any right to pry into her private affairs I’ll tell her you believe those checks are being misappropriated and you want an audit because you dont trust her.”
From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner
