as in damaging
to manage badly
misconducted the polar expedition and paid for his mistakes with his life
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One person was taken into custody after a fire ripped through a synagogue in Mississippi, heavily damaging the historic house of worship in what authorities say was an act of arson.—
Charlotte Kramon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
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Freezing foods quickly helps preserve texture by preventing large ice crystals from damaging delicate cell walls.—
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Israel and Hamas have accused each other of violating the ceasefire.—
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The 22-year-old woman died while in police custody after being detained for allegedly violating dress codes.—
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Three people are awaiting trial on charges of physically and psychologically abusing the victim, now 17.—
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He was arraigned three months later on charges of repeatedly abusing the child.—
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“Misconducting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconducting. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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