racket

Example Sentences

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Nepal's government has developed tough measures to stamp out insurance scams involving unnecessary helicopter rescues of trekkers, an official said Tuesday, a long-running racket threatening the country's vital tourism industry.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Skiers rave about Shiffrin’s skiing the way racket heads rave about Roger Federer’s tennis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

A 2018 government probe identified 15 companies -- including helicopter firms, trekking agencies and hospitals -- linked to the lucrative racket.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

He previously noted that the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics were a “guiding star” for his retirement, insinuating that he would likely hang up his racket following the games.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026

I miss the hot sun on the back of my neck and how now the racket of cicadas, seems like no sound at all.

From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome