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to take unfair advantage of
a reality show contestant who's trying to leverage her 15 minutes of fame
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Recent Examples of leveraged
The Castro family has leveraged its authority over GAESA to maintain a firm grip on the broader Cuban economy.
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New York Times, 16 May 2026
This access to data improves outcomes for procurement teams while creating a unified source of truth that can be leveraged across the organization.
—Alex Saric, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Overall, the program has leveraged more than $510 million in private donations and supported tens of thousands of affordable homes statewide.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The overarching concern, Daly said, is whether AI will be leveraged to promote human flourishing or whether efficiency and productivity will become the focus, leaving patients behind.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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New York Times, 16 May 2026
This access to data improves outcomes for procurement teams while creating a unified source of truth that can be leveraged across the organization.
—Alex Saric, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Overall, the program has leveraged more than $510 million in private donations and supported tens of thousands of affordable homes statewide.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The overarching concern, Daly said, is whether AI will be leveraged to promote human flourishing or whether efficiency and productivity will become the focus, leaving patients behind.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leveraged
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These ingredients are used in Ana Mandara’s farm-to-table meals, spa products, and custom fragrances.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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In 2017, detectives used DNA samples preserved from Walls' body and the area in which she was found to create an image of a person of interest, according to The Virginian-Pilot.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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The other half want the colorful creatures protected and even exploited to boost tourism in the area.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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The suit, which exposed how liability laws can be exploited, may have been eye-opening for the public.—
Greg Hodgen,
Washington Post,
14 May 2026
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While the increasing numbers have been welcomed, authorities have expressed concern that the 60-day visa-free policy was being abused by foreign nationals seeking to work illegally or engage in crime.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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The accusations against Freddy Zelaya, 46, began after a man came forward to report he had been abused by Zelaya as a child, according to a series of arrest affidavits by the Miami Beach Police Department.—
Sofia Saric
May 20,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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Prosecutors allege Saab and his associates manipulated the program through overpriced contracts and international financial transactions designed to conceal illicit proceeds.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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Musk’s core claim was that the co-founders had manipulated him into donating millions of dollars and eventually turned OpenAI into a for-profit.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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“Leveraged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leveraged. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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