predatory
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Because of EA’s leading role in the gaming industry, he said he fears that these potential actions could “set a precedent for other companies” to make these predatory practices standard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
While it is a legally registered business, some consumers widely allege that it is a scam or, at the very least, a predatory service.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
Fish, mobile snails, sea urchins, and bivalves such as clams, oysters, and mussels all require faster metabolisms to support movement and, in many cases, predatory lifestyles.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
A woman groomed by a predatory Met Police officer says despite receiving a substantial payout from the force, she has not had "truth or accountability" from them.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
She moved with a feline, predatory grace, and I understood why the lion was her sacred animal: It was all about languid power.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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