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predatory

[pred-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈprɛd əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /


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Sacha Wall is the only alleged victim of Sullivan's predatory behaviour who wanted to be named by BBC Panorama and the Times alongside an account of her experience.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

It has also attracted predatory providers who bill for phantom services, pad hours and charge steep fees for care delivered by low-wage workers with minimal training.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

According to reports of his filing by InsuranceNewsNet and others, he claimed predatory marketing techniques because he thought he was buying a retirement savings investment, but the results didn’t live up to what was promised.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

No machine or predatory venture capitalist can understand that truth, much less turn it into a film.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Even before remains were found, the Big Hill Trading Company undertaker had arrived with his hearse; a rival undertaker showed up as well, the two hovering like predatory birds.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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