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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Prior to her appointment, Aber served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia, prosecuting financial fraud, public corruption, violent crime and child exploitation cases as well as being the Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division for the district.
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James Powel, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025
Naomi’s fashion show preparation reveals exploitation in her supply chain.
—Martine Paris, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
To report cases of child exploitation, go to www.cybertipline.com.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2025
City officials say the local law allows for cooperation with the feds in criminal matters like human trafficking, child exploitation, drug and weapons trafficking and cybercrimes.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
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James Powel, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025
Naomi’s fashion show preparation reveals exploitation in her supply chain.
—Martine Paris, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
To report cases of child exploitation, go to www.cybertipline.com.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2025
City officials say the local law allows for cooperation with the feds in criminal matters like human trafficking, child exploitation, drug and weapons trafficking and cybercrimes.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
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 Mar. 2025.
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