Example Sentences

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In recent years, AI data training companies have been accused of mistreating workers abroad in Kenya and elsewhere.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2025

But the zoo's director has urged people to behave when they come to see Moo Deng, after videos emerged showing visitors mistreating the animal.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2024

The patients she was accused of mistreating ranged in age from 43 to 104.

From New York Times • May 2, 2024

Not only that, Galavis was accused by the women of his season of mistreating them, which led to his top contestant and future Bachelorette, Clare Crowley, telling him off in the finale.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2024

“This guy’s been mistreating his momma,” Darlene explained.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole