Sentence examples for abusing power from inspiring English sources

Mr Kuchma and his pals are practised and ruthless in abusing power to keep it.

Under his watch courts freed dozens of former regime officials accused of abusing power.

They relentlessly show images of politicians abusing power, making crude remarks or otherwise behaving badly.

Last month, his judges sentenced her to seven years in prison for abusing power (or disrespecting him).

Mr. Bo was suspended from the Politburo in April and accused by government media of abusing power.

Wang was jailed for 15 years for defection, accepting bribes, abusing power and initially covering up Heywood's murder.

After accusing a young counselor (who eventually left) of abusing power, Patrick became the focus of rumors and suspicion himself.

Ford charges him with restoring morale at the C.I.A., which was accused of abusing power under Nixon.

The book could not be more timely, as the #MeToo movement brings justice to men abusing power.

"New Zealand needs a constitution that is easy to understand, reflects our shared identity and nationhood, protects rights and liberties, and prevents governments from abusing power.

But can addiction possibly be an excuse for abusing power and specifically for sex offences like the ones Spacey and Weinstein have been accused of?