as in to use
to take unfair advantage of
some observers thought the lawyers were cashing in on the tragedy
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Elsewhere in the tiny house is a third, smaller bedroom that could also be used for storage.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
19 Jan. 2025 -
More than a hundred and seventy million Americans reportedly use TikTok, with adult users spending an average of well over a half an hour on the app a day.—
Kyle Chayka,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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Saturday afternoon, officers responded to a call reporting a coyote pup being abused in the 10800 block of South Sacramento Avenue by three males, Chicago police said, Officers discovered a dead pup on private property and the coyote was removed..—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
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The Star Tribune reports that the mother of two met a group of 15-year-old hockey players from Colorado in a hotel hot tub and later abused two of them in their room.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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Yes, the Dodgers are exploiting the system through a formula of signing bonuses and deferred payments, using money generated from a 25-year, $8.35 billion local-television deal and their league-leading attendance every year since 2013.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Beijing is exploiting energy importers' fears regarding Trump’s potential for erratic behavior while highlighting the risks associated with declining market shares for energy suppliers.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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These are just a few examples of community engagement, which businesses can leverage for mutual benefit and impact.—
Lis Anderson,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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By leveraging his media platforms, Rock has demonstrated how strategic storytelling can create cultural movements and shift perspectives.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
15 Jan. 2025
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The raptors’ behavior underscores the complex relationship between fire and wildlife, revealing how some species adapt and even manipulate their surroundings to thrive.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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China can gather data on Americans or manipulate the content on TikTok to shape U.S. opinion, the government argues.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 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 27 Jan. 2025.
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