Example Sentences

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For the British the hope is that the trip will exploit the modern irony that the world’s most powerful republic finds an old monarchy’s hereditary king more congenial company than its elected leader.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

I've just got a sneaky feeling that Arsenal, bolstered by new signing Eberechi Eze, will exploit them.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

The editorial stance of the National Review, where I worked for two decades, was always that if responsible politicians don’t deal with immigration responsibly, irresponsible ones will exploit the issue to get elected.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2024

“They will exploit any images of disorder to abet and support it.”

From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2024

But I can’t help thinking that he will exploit any pity on my part, any weakness.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black