profiteer

Example Sentences

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According to Ms. Vaill, he revealed his identity to Angelica, by then pregnant with their fourth child, only after he had made a fortune as a Revolutionary War profiteer and settled his debts.

From The Wall Street Journal

Of course, this says nothing of the money that continues to flow to oil companies, war profiteers and private companies producing for-profit prisons.

From Salon

The Newcastle United Supporters' Trust previously "welcomed" the club "taking visible action to deter and penalise those who may be profiteering from other fans".

From BBC

His new strain is where the episode’s title come from and is a manifestation of corporate greed, tragedy profiteering, and empty signaling from brands.

From Salon

Advocates call out people they see as hoarding matcha or profiteering from its popularity.

From BBC