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Recent Examples of misapplication In detailed chapters on topics like modern war-game simulations and the misapplication of game theory in justifying mass privatization, Clancy warns of the societal risks of allowing mathematical models to govern political decisions. The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024 To mitigate the risk of gen AI content misuse and misapplication, organizations need to develop the capabilities to detect, identify, and prevent the spread of such potentially misleading content. Öykü Isik, amit Joshi, lazaros Goutas, Harvard Business Review, 31 May 2024 Jorge Armando Contreras, 53, formerly the senior director of financial services for the Magnolia School District in California’s Orange County, pleaded guilty on March 28 to one count of embezzlement, theft, and intentional misapplication of funds from an organization receiving federal funds. Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 29 July 2024 Charged with official misconduct and misapplication of funds — all felonies — in March, Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly seeks dismissal of the 15-count Lake County Court indictment against her contending that she was improperly accused. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for misapplication

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“Misapplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misapplication. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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