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exploit

[ek-sploit, ik-sploit] / ˈɛk splɔɪt, ɪkˈsplɔɪt /




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“Today’s no contest plea makes clear that those who exploit others for personal gain will face serious consequences.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Soon, Napoleon and Snowball’s beliefs clash, and Pilkington sees an opportunity to exploit the farm at its weakest moment.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

Its ability to find and exploit software vulnerabilities has rattled government agencies and companies in recent weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The Portuguese likes a compact team, able to exploit the opposition.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Watching even the sorriest of sporting events bears no resemblance to coming upon an accident and hoping to exploit it for your own personal gain.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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