exploitative

Example Sentences

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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

But, used properly, AI does not need to be exploitative, and is not a lazy way to make films, Isaac said.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 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

“Some companies are using consumer data in a way that generates real value, but others use it in more exploitative ways,” Liu-Thompkins said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

There was no exploitative question asked, no especially revealing detail offered.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama