gouging

Example Sentences

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The Los Angeles city attorney’s office has filed a lawsuit against Airbnb, accusing the home-sharing platform of allowing price gouging at more than 2,000 rentals following the January firestorm.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Philadelphia is presenting itself as the US World Cup host city offering fans the best value for money, with affordable transport, accommodation and food while other venues are pilloried for gouging supporters.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

It was the stuff of movie fantasy - a digger gouging earth on a building site suddenly revealing a cascade of gold.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

"You've got price gouging, and the way to deal with that is ensure that customers are treated fairly and that companies are not ripping off their customers", she said.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

During the ordeal, Roosevelt had slammed his leg into a boulder, gouging his shin.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple