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.
Others have pointed to putative profiteering by cattle ranchers, whose profits per animal have spiraled higher, even as many have pared the size of their herds.
From Los Angeles Times
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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
