as in to use
to take unfair advantage of
some observers thought the lawyers were cashing in on the tragedy
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The fire department’s water rescue team immediately started rescue efforts and police used a drone to help with the search, officials said.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Aug. 2025
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He has never been accused of wrongdoing by any of the women who say Epstein abused them.—
Jenna Sundel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Her story was part of Key Biscayne’s Dark Secret, a Herald investigation published last year that revealed her story and those of two other girls who also said they were abused.—
Ana Claudia Chacin,
Miami Herald,
18 Aug. 2025
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Phishing, malware and misinformation relentlessly exploit weak points in online systems.—
Akram Atallah,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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During the leak, former and current customers' information was exploited, including names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth and more personal details.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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For those who say Fantastic Beasts could be leveraged to provide 10 seasons over 10 years, WBD brass said specifically during the announcement that FB will not be a part of the series.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
19 Aug. 2025
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The quarterly rebalanced mix of large-, mid-, and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks has offered a responsive means to leverage favorable market conditions while minimizing losses during downturns, as elaborated in RV Portfolio performance metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Gerrymandering is when politicians manipulate district lines, dividing or grouping populations, to get an advantage.—
Larry Kaplow,
NPR,
18 Aug. 2025
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This included reporting that the company manipulated vote counts, is owned by a company founded in Venezuela to rig elections for Hugo Chavez, is paid kickbacks to government officials who used its machines in swing states and was involved in voting irregularities in Texas in 2018.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Cash in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cash%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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