exploit
noun
a striking or notable deed; feat; spirited or heroic act.
is exploiting
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present progressiveof exploit (3rd person singular).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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The key is exploiting job-seeker anxiety, he noted: “They want somebody who is in a hurry to find a job.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 5, 2026
The world is burning and everyone is exploiting it for their own gain.
From Salon ● May 1, 2026
But he added: "Rightmove is exploiting a self-evident dominant market position, and are charging too much for it."
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026
In Teddy's mind, Michelle has assumed a powerful position on Earth, which her alien race is exploiting for its own ends.
From Barron's ● Mar. 1, 2026
“Well, if giving somebody a job is exploiting them, then I guess I’m an exploiter. Those jobs didn’t exist before I started the business.”
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
