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took advantage of

VERB
impose upon
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Their observations took advantage of an unusual event in which LHS 1140 b and another planet crossed in front of their star during the same night.

From Science Daily Jul. 21, 2026

The Diamondbacks took advantage of the Dodgers’ bullpen game — and three defensive errors.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

The bank said Bodner took advantage of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s rules to engineer a high payout.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

Her lawyers argued the Supreme Court needed to hear the case so Murrin and millions of people like her wouldn’t be blindsided by the IRS years after tax preparers took advantage of them.

From MarketWatch Jun. 25, 2026

I took advantage of our last few minutes together to snap some instant Polaroid memories.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat



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