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exploitation [‚ek‚splȯi′tā·shən] (mining engineering) The extraction from the earth and utilization of ore, gas, oil, and minerals found by exploration. Exploitation See also Opportunism. Barnum, P. T. (1810–1891) circus impressario famous for his saying, “Never give a sucker an even break.” [Am. Hist.: Van Doren, 825–826] northern exploiters whose chicanery exacerbated Reconstruction problems. [Am. Hist.: Jameson, 84]
rack-renting proprietor of slum property. [Br. Lit.: Little Dorrit] wicked puppetmaster enslaves Pinocchio aboard troupe’s caravan. [Am. Cinema: Pinocchio in Disney Films, 32–37] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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