exploited
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U.S. aid has been a lifeline for communities whose desperation can be exploited by militant recruiters.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
“If we don’t have a strong enough regulatory environment, and business has too much power, workers can be exploited, the environment can be exploited and we can see really negative social outcomes,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Saab, 54, and his business partner Alvaro Pulido were charged with running a network that exploited a subsidized food aid program for Venezuela known as CLAP.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
Also driving Zcash’s surge: receding fears that U.S. regulators will take issue with the coin’s privacy features, which some worry could be exploited for ill use.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
“You’ve gotten her into trouble for years,” said Emilia.“From that first day she brought you food, you’ve exploited her.”
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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