profiteering
Example Sentences
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But market forces, turbocharged by profiteering, turned that ambitious effort into a source of political division and economic distress in Europe’s formerly Communist eastern lands.
From New York Times
As Mr. Biden sees it, the meat industry is dominated by four global companies that are abusing their market power by profiteering off the pandemic.
From Washington Times
Water needs to be diverted from profiteering toward the greater good.
From Scientific American
“There is no room for profiteering in these difficult times.”
From Seattle Times
War profiteering, shakedowns and looting have long been common among armed groups in Syria’s conflict, especially those associated with Mr. al-Assad’s regime.
From New York Times
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