From first to last they were passive, not only for want of spirit to help themselves, but because the glory of any exploit of theirs might have illuminated some false deity whom they adored.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
Such things did not use to occur in this old-fashioned place as running about the streets picking up items from people and asking personal questions for the paper to exploit the replies.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
I have not valued my opinion highly enough to undertake to exploit it or to induce anybody else to believe it as I have enough other matters on hand to employ the time and attention of one man.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook