exploit
noun
a striking or notable deed; feat; spirited or heroic act.
had exploited
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past perfectof exploit.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The FCC said “malicious actors” had exploited “security gaps” in these devices “to attack households, disrupt networks, enable espionage, and facilitate intellectual property theft.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
He opened the investigation in April 2024 to determine whether Gomez had exploited her position as Sanchez’s wife for private gain, which she and the prime minister deny.
From Barron's ● Jun. 20, 2026
US lawmakers on both sides had raised concerns about how these companies had "exploited" the provision.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2025
On Friday, at his daily news conference, Lopez Obrador said that hackers had exploited a change in the military's IT systems, without giving further details.
From Reuters ● Oct. 1, 2022
The fact that the enemy had exploited our surrender didn’t mean we were wrong to surrender.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
