taken advantage of

Example Sentences

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“I feel taken advantage of by the ad and information that was not there,” Puterbaugh said in his testimony.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The selloff eased off early this week, and some analysts think investors have taken advantage of cheap entry points after an overreaction to Mythos.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

At least for now, Islamabad has taken advantage of its relationships in key capitals, including Washington, Beijing, Tehran and Riyadh, to pause a conflict that threatened the global economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Epstein appears to have taken advantage of this dependence on rich supporters by presenting himself as someone who could deliver both his own money and access to other affluent donors.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Shin, on the few days when he did not have to work on the farm or in the factory, had rarely taken advantage of camp rules that allowed him to visit.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden