as in misuses
incorrect or improper use
the report documents how the misutilization of the drug can have serious side effects
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Second, that the occasional misuses of that discretion would be few, far between, and manageable by the court system through robust testing and oversight.—
Paul Rosenzweig,
The Atlantic,
12 Jan. 2026
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This story was originally published by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.—
Mica Rosenberg,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The drug companies alleged that using contract pharmacies led to abuses, such as duplicate billings, product diversions, and ineligible rebates.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Misutilizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misutilizations. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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