exploiting

Example Sentences

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Scammers have been exploiting the confusion, luring shipping companies to transfer substantial sums into cryptocurrency wallets they claim belongs to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

“The result was a highly lucrative film franchise that presented itself as sympathetic to Indigenous struggles,” the lawsuit said, “all while silently exploiting a real Indigenous youth behind the scenes.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

"Every death in the Channel is a tragedy and a stark reminder of the dangers posed by criminal gangs exploiting vulnerable people for profit," they added.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

The world is burning and everyone is exploiting it for their own gain.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Now they were trying to seize control of GSS by exploiting a loophole in Halliday’s will.

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