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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Fort Worth police are asking for the public’s help identifying victims of a financial exploitation scheme, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Adapted from Antonio Scurati’s novel, the series delves into the darker aspects of Mussolini’s character, illustrating how his toxic masculinity and exploitation of fear led to his ascent, while inviting viewers to reflect on the broader implications of his story in today’s political landscape.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
The court also ordered him to stay away from the 23rd Street corridor in Richmond at night and to complete an educational course on human trafficking and the exploitation of minors.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Through poignant testimonials from schoolchildren and sharp social commentary, the film critiques the capitalist exploitation of this crisis and the failure of political responses.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Adapted from Antonio Scurati’s novel, the series delves into the darker aspects of Mussolini’s character, illustrating how his toxic masculinity and exploitation of fear led to his ascent, while inviting viewers to reflect on the broader implications of his story in today’s political landscape.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
The court also ordered him to stay away from the 23rd Street corridor in Richmond at night and to complete an educational course on human trafficking and the exploitation of minors.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Through poignant testimonials from schoolchildren and sharp social commentary, the film critiques the capitalist exploitation of this crisis and the failure of political responses.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for exploitation
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“Exploitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exploitation. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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