- present participle of gouge.
gouging
Example Sentences
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It comes after John Healey at the weekend vowed the government would act on any price gouging due to the Iran war.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
“Because of this, charging inflated prices on necessities is considered price gouging and profiteering against vulnerable incarcerated population who have no ability to refuse or shop elsewhere.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
The industry has denied price gouging, arguing it was a classic case of supply and demand, where limited supply and high demand lead to higher prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Fuel retailers have denied accusations of price gouging during the conflict and the regulator has said there is no evidence of widespread attempts of profiteering.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
I see my mother delivering her painful words, almost gouging my face with them, until slowly I walk away, nearly right into the camera.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
