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Term: Preying Off

Description:

Preying off refers to the act of taking advantage of someone or something for personal gain or benefit. It implies exploiting vulnerabilities, weaknesses, or unsuspecting individuals or situations in order to profit or succeed.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Verb phrase (present participle)

Senses and Usages:

1. To exploit or take advantage of someone for personal gain.

Example: The charismatic salesman preyed off the elderly by selling them unnecessary, overpriced products.

2. To benefit or profit from a situation or circumstance.

Example: The cunning entrepreneur preyed off the trend, starting a business selling fashionable face masks during the pandemic.

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