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grift

[grift] / grɪft /


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He dubbed the burgeoning world of peptides as one of "pseudoscience and grift."

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

Santander wrote in her affidavit supporting charges against the couple that she investigated Ma’s claims and learned 11 others had accused Nguyen of a similar grift.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Also, isn’t it possible that these tech companies will just latch on to another grift, and we’ll all keep being pushed along?

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

Far from a grift, 340B is one of the rare government programs that has made drugs more affordable for average Americans.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

“Let me come along. I can sell tickets. Russ can do anything—he’s young. Give me his job. I can still count, and I don’t short-change. I know you don’t run a grift show.”

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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