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They accuse him of mistreating his wife.
She claimed she had been mistreated by the police.
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This calm is shattered by Miguel, a violent alcoholic tenant who mistreats his wife Claudia and ignores their son Antonio.
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Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 22 July 2024
Titus’ consort Berenice (Lara Wolf), a Judean who in life was quite fascinating, is badly underserved and ultimately mistreated by the story, and the paper-thin depiction of the actual Judean slaves in Rome at the time comes precariously close to antisemitic in moments.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2024
The man also claims that Lehrer was aggressive, mistreating his dogs and frequently carrying a gun.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024
After her departure, allegations began to spread in the country that Fu Bao was being mistreated in her new home at a panda reserve in Sichuan province.
—Cheng Wong, NBC News, 25 June 2024
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Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 22 July 2024
Titus’ consort Berenice (Lara Wolf), a Judean who in life was quite fascinating, is badly underserved and ultimately mistreated by the story, and the paper-thin depiction of the actual Judean slaves in Rome at the time comes precariously close to antisemitic in moments.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2024
The man also claims that Lehrer was aggressive, mistreating his dogs and frequently carrying a gun.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024
After her departure, allegations began to spread in the country that Fu Bao was being mistreated in her new home at a panda reserve in Sichuan province.
—Cheng Wong, NBC News, 25 June 2024
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“Mistreat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mistreat. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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