advantage
Usage
Example Sentences
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They knew they must take all three points to take advantage of leaders Hearts dropping points at Livingston earlier in the day and - as good teams do - they found a way.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Their share prices have rocketed up, reflecting the advantage they gained after bombs began to fall in the Middle East and Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Yeboah bettered that in the 67th minute, taking advantage of another defensive breakdown to poke a pass from Tomás Chancalay at the left post by Marcinkowski.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
That they take advantage of the medical system is another myth.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
“You know what I mean. She can’t read or add. She’s totally unsuited for modern life—and she’s bright enough to take advantage of good schooling. In fact, she’s brilliant.”
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
