exploited
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The hack probably isn’t; ShinyHunters claims to have exploited a flaw in software made by Oracle.
From Slate ● Sep. 30, 2026
Luke Clements, of the CPS proceeds of crime division, said the former NCA officer had "exploited a position of trust for personal gain".
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
In an article published in state media Sunday, Chinese state security minister Chen Yixin said AI brings threats—especially if exploited by foreign adversaries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
In the 1960s and into the 1970s, he wanted immigration officials to keep out undocumented workers, believing they’d be exploited as strikebreakers for growers and erode his union’s bargaining power.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Bobby’s own play was not at its sharpest, but he exploited the weak moves of his opponent and pressed home the advantage until Tal lapsed into a hopeless endgame and resigned.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Vocabulary lists containing exploited
The Hate U Give
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President Trump's First State of The Union Address (2018)
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An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States
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