exploitation

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Protesters also questioned Hyundai’s use of robots at World Cup venues and the tournament’s impact on local workers, including allegations of labor exploitation and rising housing costs in host cities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026

Wearing T-shirts proclaiming "Victim exploitation does not equal victim advocacy", the parents of Gabby Petito have their own booth to promote their foundation, which supports missing persons cases and domestic violence prevention.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

A side note: Claims of financial exploitation are generally subject to civil statutes of limitations, meaning that actions to recover assets must typically be filed within three to six years, depending on the state.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

Rayner called on her own government to raise care workers' wages and not to tie visas for care workers to specific employers, which she said encouraged exploitation.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Master snapped, and then, in English, “Education is a priority! How can we resist exploitation if we don’t have the tools to understand exploitation?”

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie