gouging

Example Sentences

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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

Nevertheless, many believed the situation was an excuse to engage price gouging.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

The Los Angeles city attorney’s office has filed a lawsuit against Airbnb, accusing the home-sharing platform of allowing price gouging at more than 2,000 rentals following the January firestorm.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Woolworths and Coles, which account for two-thirds of the Australian market, have come under increasing scrutiny in the past year over alleged price gouging and anti-competitive practices.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

During the ordeal, Roosevelt had slammed his leg into a boulder, gouging his shin.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple