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take advantage of

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impose upon
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He has also spearheaded efforts to reform a woefully slow acquisition system, minimize stifling regulations, and take advantage of an innovative private sector.

From The Wall Street Journal

Morgan Stanley Co-President Daniel Simkowitz said this week that the firm’s excess capital would allow it to take advantage of acquisition opportunities that pop up, as well as fund potential dividend increases and stock buybacks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rogers added that companies may seek to take advantage of a favorable regulatory environment now and push to do more deals since it’s unclear what could change in Washington over the next few years.

From Barron's

“Our forces, bases, and infrastructure take advantage of the continent’s strategic geography and allow the United States to rapidly move forces, sustain operations, and provide the president with diverse military options across multiple theaters,” Grynkewich said.

From The Wall Street Journal

This upgrade will take advantage of the High-Luminosity LHC accelerator to gather more data and explore rare particles in greater detail.

From Science Daily