take advantage of

Example Sentences

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The attacks forced international navies to instead tackle the Houthi threat, thus allowing armed groups on the Somali coast to take advantage of the security lapse.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Many, based in the coastal province of Shandong, received protection from local officials who valued the jobs they created, including helping the teapots take advantage of loopholes in the tax system, according to Downs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Some lawyers, in fact, can and do take advantage of tort victims in order to line their own pockets.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

In New York City, tenants facing eviction have access to free legal representation, but many New Yorkers who qualify do not take advantage of it.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

There were more services available in the state’s Division of Juvenile Justice facilities than in the county’s Juvenile Hall, she argued, and the sooner Richard was sentenced, the sooner he could take advantage of them.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater