exploit
noun
a striking or notable deed; feat; spirited or heroic act.
are exploiting
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present progressiveof exploit.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“When attorneys are exploiting vulnerable people, including paying folks to file fraudulent claims, they’re not just breaking the law, they really undermine the credibility of the legal system and every attorney,” Zbur said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Fraudsters are exploiting interest in the 2026 World Cup with a barrage of scams, as authorities and researchers caution against fake websites impersonating FIFA's official online presence to sell phantom tickets.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
They are exploiting rules brought in by ministers to help genuine victims of abuse to secure permanent residence more quickly than through other routes, such as asylum.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026
Front-running produces low-risk profits because you are exploiting the predictable price impact of trades already in the pipeline but not yet executed.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 12, 2026
In the mean time many zealous advocates of the marvelous power of radio-activity to cure are exploiting it, apparently getting results and certainly making money.
From Psychotherapy by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh
