- present participle of gouge.
gouging
Example Sentences
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The Competition and Markets Authority said in May there was no widespread evidence of price gouging in the weeks after the conflict.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Apple is crying foul, arguing that Micron’s gross profit margins, now surpassing 80%, are evidence of price gouging.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 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 ● Jul. 13, 2026
Fuel retailers have denied accusations of price gouging during the conflict and the regulator has said there is no evidence of widespread attempts of profiteering.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
He went to the left, his paws gouging the wet sand, but changed his mind and spun around.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
