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exploitation

[ek-sploi-tey-shuhn] / ˌɛk splɔɪˈteɪ ʃən /
NOUN
taking advantage
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The report comes more than 10 years after the Modern Slavery Act came into force, and draws together evidence from more than 50 organisations to analyse how exploitation may evolve.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

The event’s mission is buried while its exploitation continues to be valuable currency.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Several US states have passed laws prohibiting such use, though many apply primarily to malicious or commercial exploitation.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

“Many unaccompanied minors are brought to the border by smugglers and face real risks of exploitation, which is why providing a clear, lawful advisal is essential,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

These new layered sound effects, built on plainsong tunes, were edging very close to what today we would call ‘harmony’ - that is, the existence and exploitation of simultaneous clusters of notes.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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