as in used
to take unfair advantage of
thanks for offering your own bed, but I wouldn't dream of imposing on you and will be perfectly happy on the couch
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The two victims told police that the suspects had used antisemitic language during the incident but police did not further specify what was said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
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The study demonstrates a new level of miniaturization and scalability for optical beam-combining hardware used in high-power laser systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Americans and others in the developed world also have exploited efficiencies in power use that have allowed major economies to grow without creating commensurate demands for electrical power.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The German sees the ball sail over the bar, with Martin Dubravka committed and the goal somewhat there to be exploited by Nmecha.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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The complaint alleges that the late singer abused the four siblings at international and national tour stops as well as at his Santa Barbara County estate, Neverland Ranch.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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During the investigation, multiple other individuals reported that Joachim had abused them in the late 1990s and early 2000s.—
Michael Cuviello,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Easter changes date every year, and the blooms on sale are carefully manipulated to bloom on time.—
Becky Wern,
Florida Times-Union,
7 Mar. 2026
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In the lab setting, various atmospheric variables can be precisely manipulated to closely understand the phenomenon.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The economists hope that, like some past technologies, AI could be leveraged in ways to improve human performance in existing jobs while also creating all sorts of new jobs for people to do.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2026
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On the brand-building front, Atkin leveraged her experience backstage from fashion shows and on red carpets with a visual-first approach with Ouai.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Imposed (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imposed%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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