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exploitation

[ek-sploi-tey-shuhn] / ˌɛk splɔɪˈteɪ ʃən /
NOUN
taking advantage
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“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

"Our policies firmly prohibit any kind of child exploitation and we have extensive safety systems in place to help prevent user-to-user image sharing, limit chat for younger users, and block the sharing of personal information."

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“The training is meant to prepare them to stay alive, avoid capture when possible, resist exploitation if captured, and improve their chances of recovery,” he said in an email exchange.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

The formidable advance of science and technology in Wagner’s time, instead of making people confident and liberated, made them fearful and vulnerable, ripe for exploitation.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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