taken advantage of

Example Sentences

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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

Initially she used sub-contractors to undertake her projects, but she soon realised she was being taken advantage of.

From BBC • 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

He was firm, sure, but also just distracted enough to give them the room they needed, and just pliant enough to let himself be taken advantage of when the need arose.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers