misuse
noun
wrong or improper use; misapplication.
was misusing
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past progressiveof misuse.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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In 2020, eight top aides told the FBI they were concerned Paxton was misusing his office to help Paul over the developer’s unproven claims about an elaborate conspiracy to steal $200 million of his properties.
From Washington Times ● May 28, 2023
Now a documentary film maker, Mr Stanners made a formal complaint in 2011 alleging that his then colleague Mr Bell was misusing funds and bullying staff.
From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2021
But in the fall of 2019, a tipster contacted the county and alleged the nonprofit was misusing BSK funds.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 15, 2021
While most found the photo heartwarming, one Instagram user took issue with the post, suggesting the firefighter was misusing his time amid continuing wildfires ravaging California.
From Fox News ● Nov. 15, 2019
Nevertheless, good judges recognized his value, and guessed the powers, lying still unformed within him, which he was misusing ere they were mature.
From Saint Augustin by Vincent O'Sullivan
