Example Sentences

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Most of the other judges were abusing the system.

From Slate • Jan. 6, 2025

MARCUS, Iowa — The last time the federal government decided that a few big meatpacking firms were abusing their market power, in the early 1920s, it chopped those companies into smaller pieces.

From New York Times • Jan. 15, 2022

Lopez Obrador said some business leaders were abusing prices with 15% to 20% increases, even though inflation is lower.

From Reuters • Dec. 17, 2021

Others said city leaders were abusing city land-use code.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 22, 2021

Many musicians thought that conductors were abusing their power and playing favorites.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell