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Noun
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But fans could only view Linda as a direct replacement of Lennon, and she was mistreated in the press and by fans, showcasing an open misogyny that calls to mind Yoko Ono’s mistreatment.—
Caleb Hammond,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025 -
Young’s horrific experience is among those in the ever-increasing hall of fame of Chicago police mistreatment of Black and brown residents.—
Kerry Lester Kasper,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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Of this group, more than half – 56% – had talked about their maltreatment on social media.—
Laura Schwab Reese,
The Conversation,
2 Sep. 2025
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Nonetheless, it's often viewed as less harmful than other forms of maltreatment.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Aug. 2025
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The deadline for the documents to be turned over is September 15th and Comer said they were tied to the panel’s investigation of the possible mismanagement of the federal government’s investigation of Epstein and Maxwell.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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The House Oversight Committee is subpoenaing the late financier's estate to explore a possible mismanagement of a federal government investigation involving Epstein and his former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Ill-usage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ill-usage. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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