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They accuse him of mistreating his wife.
She claimed she had been mistreated by the police.
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Regulatory uncertainty adds another layer of issues as governments worldwide are catching up to how to oversee this rapidly evolving sector; many countries lack clear rules for these exchanges, leaving users with few options if a company mistreats them.
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Roomy Khan, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
He was not mistreated during detention, Son added, but described the conditions in which he was held as harsh.
—Reuters, CNN, 12 Sep. 2024
Working with community leaders, Zhou's efforts have resulted in a significant decrease of ceremonial releases, denuding of wild populations and mistreated animals.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Sep. 2024
This may lead us to think: why do people let themselves be mistreated in this way?
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
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Roomy Khan, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
He was not mistreated during detention, Son added, but described the conditions in which he was held as harsh.
—Reuters, CNN, 12 Sep. 2024
Working with community leaders, Zhou's efforts have resulted in a significant decrease of ceremonial releases, denuding of wild populations and mistreated animals.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Sep. 2024
This may lead us to think: why do people let themselves be mistreated in this way?
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for mistreat
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“Mistreat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mistreat. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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