Example Sentences

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The company is exploiting the Vaca Muerta play in Argentina, which to my mind is like the Permian Basin 15 years ago.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

And we have someone who is exploiting it every day.

From Slate • Dec. 17, 2025

"I doubt that the situation would escalate to the level of war. North Korea is exploiting military confrontation to strengthen internal cohesion," Prof Kang said.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2024

Over the years, Elissa has fielded all kinds of criticism and knows full well that some people think she is exploiting her daughter.

From New York Times • Feb. 22, 2024

“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