- present participle of gouge.
gouging
Example Sentences
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Becker said he’s focused on evidence of price gouging in California specifically, where a small handful of refineries serve a relatively isolated market with limited alternatives for sourcing fuel.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 5, 2026
The Competition and Markets Authority said in May there was no widespread evidence of price gouging in the weeks after the conflict.
From BBC β Aug. 3, 2026
While the district attorney’s office has not criminally prosecuted anyone for price gouging since the fires, both county and city attorneys have gone after alleged violators of the state law in civil court.
From Los Angeles Times β Jul. 13, 2026
The industry has denied price gouging, arguing it was a classic case of supply and demand, where limited supply and high demand lead to higher prices.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jun. 30, 2026
Peter’s fists had balled up again, the nails gouging his sore palms.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
