exploitation
noun
ex·ploi·ta·tion
ˌek-ˌsplȯi-ˈtā-shən 
: an act or instance of exploiting
exploitation of natural resources
exploitation of immigrant laborers
clever exploitation of the system
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The exploitation of tariffs does little to persuade potential international partners to endure economic hardship in opposition to China’s market maneuvers.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Backed by data purporting to show that Drake, in particular, has benefitted from billions of fake streams, the lawsuit accuses Spotify of turning a blind eye to exploitation of its payout model, which allocates royalties to artists based on their share of total streaming volume.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2025
Established in 1960, SCELF is a collective management organization created by publishers to collect and distribute royalties generated by various forms of exploitation derived from literary works, including audiovisual, theatrical, and musical adaptations, and radio productions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
If convicted, Grogan faces a potential sentence of 10 years to life in federal prison under federal statutes designed to protect minors from online exploitation.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Backed by data purporting to show that Drake, in particular, has benefitted from billions of fake streams, the lawsuit accuses Spotify of turning a blind eye to exploitation of its payout model, which allocates royalties to artists based on their share of total streaming volume.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2025
Established in 1960, SCELF is a collective management organization created by publishers to collect and distribute royalties generated by various forms of exploitation derived from literary works, including audiovisual, theatrical, and musical adaptations, and radio productions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
If convicted, Grogan faces a potential sentence of 10 years to life in federal prison under federal statutes designed to protect minors from online exploitation.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Exploitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exploitation. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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