exploitative
Example Sentences
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He said the original Ali Act since 2000 has protected fighters from previously rampant anti-competitive and exploitative practices by promoters.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
After it was published, the Neelemans angrily denied their marriage was unhappy or exploitative, but many readers weren’t convinced.
From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026
"It leaves me with a pit in my stomach. It's disgusting, it's depraved, it's exploitative, it's utterly disrespectful."
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026
Some storylines are meant to be poignant but are overwhelmed by the weirdness or feel exploitative, or the characters aren’t dimensional enough to move you.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026
There was no exploitative question asked, no especially revealing detail offered.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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