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takes advantage of

VERB
impose upon
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This test takes advantage of rodents' natural tendency to avoid heights and open areas.

From Science Daily Jun. 17, 2026

The same is true of India, as it also takes advantage of that temporary green light to turn to Russia.

From BBC Mar. 19, 2026

What this could affect is hotel shuttles to the airport, a hack that DiScala said he takes advantage of when he travels alone.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 9, 2026

A great power like China or the U.S. “utilizes the dependencies of others and, if need be, takes advantage of them,” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in Munich.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 21, 2026

“No one takes advantage of us now,” Frankie boasted, jotting another entry into his ledger.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros



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