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

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

The game looks pretty low key, although it was recently banned in Carmel-by-the-Sea because of all the racket.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

Meanwhile, the crypto bros buying into this racket congratulate themselves on fighting for the little guy and sticking it to the Man.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 18, 2025

From the yellow-lighted buildings came the racket of the machines.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers