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took advantage of

VERB
impose upon
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The researchers also took advantage of a familiar physical phenomenon known as the coffee ring effect.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

If she made a mistake, they argue, it must have been because outsiders took advantage of her kindness.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Against Liverpool, he was unplayable at times as he continuously took advantage of their high line and found the space to run in behind.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

For grad school in 2020, Edwards took advantage of an employee benefit that paid for half the cost of his $12,000 program, and covered the rest himself.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

“That I took advantage of my inside info?”

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline



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