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Recent Examples of molest
In a New York Times investigative report, several survivors allege Chavez, who died in 1993, abused and molested multiple women and young girls over decades, including the co-founder of the United Farm Workers Union, Dolores Huerta.
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Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
His arrest comes several years after his older brother, Josh Duggar, was accused of molesting five underage girls, including four of his sisters.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Murguia said Chavez used the privacy of his California office to repeatedly molest her after gaining her family’s trust.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Mar. 2026
In their investigation, detectives spoke to a 6-year-old girl who was a friend of Christy who said the Rambo brothers had molested her and that Christy had been at the brothers’ home with her in the past.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
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Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
His arrest comes several years after his older brother, Josh Duggar, was accused of molesting five underage girls, including four of his sisters.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Murguia said Chavez used the privacy of his California office to repeatedly molest her after gaining her family’s trust.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Mar. 2026
In their investigation, detectives spoke to a 6-year-old girl who was a friend of Christy who said the Rambo brothers had molested her and that Christy had been at the brothers’ home with her in the past.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for molest
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Some of the Richins' children described waking in fear the day their father died and being mistreated by Kouri Richins in statements read by their counselors.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Activists accused the facility of mistreating the dogs that were being bred for laboratory testing.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Over the past three weeks, the collapse of the once-tight bond between two of the most prominent names in AI has been the subject of a high-profile trial in Oakland, California, after Musk sued Altman and OpenAI in 2024 for allegedly violating their commitment to keep OpenAI as a nonprofit.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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For now, Carl still looks like an ethical saint compared to Duncan, who remains committed to violating privacy laws with such brazenness that even the federal government would be moved to pass enforceable regulations against him.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
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The attorney for a businessman accused of harassing an endangered Hawaiian monk seal is publicly defending his client after a viral video captured the incident and sparked outrage online.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Lytvynchuk is charged with harassing and attempting to harass an endangered Hawaiian monk seal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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During this stretch, the Colts will face three AFC opponents, including the Steelers, who manhandled them last year and forced Jones to commit a career-high five turnovers in a loss.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Those ramped up after Ottawa was completely manhandled by the Canes, and never held the lead at any point in the series.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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There are bosses in companies that maltreat their workers globally.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Many maltreating parents struggle with chronic conditions that start well before their first child and will impede their capacity to provide safe and appropriate care indefinitely.—
Sarah A. Font,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Now eighteen of those 37 residents are filing complaints under the Federal Tort Claims Act, saying they were unlawfully arrested and brutalized by federal agents during the military-style raid.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Enslaved people were often punished, beaten, or further brutalized for showing emotion, grieving openly or resisting in visible ways.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Police are investigating an east Fort Worth shooting that injured a man Sunday night.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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Alcaraz injured his wrist at the Barcelona Open last month, forcing him out of the French Open that starts this weekend.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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New York bullied Philadelphia in the second round with a combination of elite shot-making and pressure defense.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Police say another mother, identified in the affidavit as Jada Hayes, remained in the parking lot after the meeting to speak with Dunmars about allegations that Dunmars’ child was bullying her own child.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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“Molest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molest. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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