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taking advantage of

VERB
impose upon
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“This is a problem that you created, and now you are complaining that the countries are taking advantage of the problem that you created,” Elms said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

“The type of people that we have, nobody’s taking advantage of the fact that he’ll look out for us a little bit in the schedule.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

In 2021, around 10,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta, taking advantage of Morocco easing border controls as a way to pressure Spain.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

EdChoice, a group that advocates for these plans, estimated that more than 1.5 million students are taking advantage of them.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

“You not only made it to New York, you seem to be taking advantage of every loophole I ever taught you.”

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle



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