exploited
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The challenge for enterprises today is to patch, or perform security updates, on software before vulnerabilities can be exploited.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
“The analysis reveals how food and chemical companies have exploited a loophole in federal law in order to certify that their own new additives are ‘generally recognized as safe,’ or GRAS,” Benesh writes.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
“Over the life of this fraud scheme, not a single legitimate hospice service was ever provided, yet millions were billed in a brazen, calculated scheme that exploited the Medi-Cal system,” Bonta said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
"Families are being exploited at their most vulnerable time," said Jacqueline.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 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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President Trump's First State of The Union Address (2018)
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President Obama announces Executive Action on Gun Control
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