scalped

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“This worthy president,” retorted Biddle in 1834, “thinks that because he has scalped Indians and imprisoned judges, he is to have his way with the Bank. He is mistaken.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Try telling that to a Depeche Mode follower whose only options for a Madison Square Garden show this month are scalped seats ranging from $302 to $1,220.

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2023

The fairways have a base of bermudagrass which is scalped down and overseeded with ryegrass every September.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2020

“Reserved seat tickets were snapped up at six for $37.50, and scalped at six for $150,” Mead wrote.

From Washington Times • Sep. 18, 2020

The lords clasped their bare heads as if they'd been scalped.

From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman