preyed on
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But Sebastien Desabre's remarkably brave DR Congo side caught England manager Thomas Tuchel's team off-guard with a formation shift which preyed on some of their vulnerabilities.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
According to Mr. Hart, it likely preyed on ancient fish such as Cleithrolepis.
From Science Daily ● May 6, 2026
“You preyed on these women’s trust and their spirituality and you manipulated them for your own personal gratification,” she told the actor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026
He has long maintained that his company, which started in 2011 and offered mortgages for as little as a 1% down payment, has not preyed on its customers.
From Salon ● Apr. 12, 2026
Again, the Augurs have preyed on the unexpected fear, the one I didn't realize I had.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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