as in mishandling
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Encourage teams to stress-test AI systems for bias, misuse or unintended impact before launch.—
Sarah Choudhary,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025 -
Family members described mental health symptoms in the majority of them, and alcohol and substance misuse were reported in approximately one-third.—
David B. Sarwer,
The Conversation,
6 Aug. 2025
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Disability Rights Wisconsin could lose funding for several programs, including investigating abuse and neglect across the state's in-patient facilities.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Democrats said Trump’s asking a foreign government to investigate a political rival amounted to an egregious abuse of power.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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The suit is part of a history of antagonism between Gillett and the industry over adverse decisions that the utilities argue are based on misapplication of regulatory law.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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In March, Waldrop was arrested by Parker County Sheriff’s Department deputies on suspicion of theft and misapplication of funds.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Mismanagement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mismanagement. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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