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take advantage of

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impose upon
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Santa Margarita coach Carson Palmer used to take advantage of throwing to the tight end when playing at USC and in the NFL, and there’s no doubt Gazzaniga feels comfortable in the Eagles’ offensive schemes.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

"There is no naivete on the part of the opposition delegation," the source said, adding that it "must take advantage of this window of opportunity."

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

Other charlatans have tried to take advantage of those desperate to get on the sponsored list, which was made public two weeks ago.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

He advised executives on the creation of stand-alone brands such as home decor site The Spruce to take advantage of changes to Google’s algorithms over time.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 8, 2026

He wanted to take advantage of the clear skies and sunshine that afternoon.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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