as in misuse
incorrect or improper use
the report documents how the misutilization of the drug can have serious side effects
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Noun
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Alessio is a sharp critic of both the misuse of reserves and the term-limit gambit.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026 -
But a confidential internal audit later seemed to suggest body camera misuse was more widespread, finding similar violations among patrol officers in three other divisions, including 77th Street.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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According to the arrest documents, McDaniel was detained in Monticello after officials reportedly received a child abuse complaint.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Aghamiri was sanctioned by the United States and United Kingdom in 2023 over human rights abuses linked to the crackdown on protests in Iran.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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“Misutilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misutilization. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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