scalping
Example Sentences
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Washington’s intention to wage a humane and gentlemanly war for American independence was subsumed by proliferating mayhem, especially on the remote frontiers, where practices such as scalping were well established.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
“People were literally scalping for Thrillers tickets,” he says.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2025
“It’s not worth it … even for Bruce”: Buying concert tickets has become a frustrating experience that includes high prices, surcharges and scalping.
From New York Times • Apr. 9, 2023
"My question is, as a country, why don't we just make scalping illegal?" he wrote.
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2023
“Now they’re even talking about passing a law to make ticket scalping illegal.”
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
