scalped

Example Sentences

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“This worthy president,” retorted Biddle in 1834, “thinks that because he has scalped Indians and imprisoned judges, he is to have his way with the Bank. He is mistaken.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Try telling that to a Depeche Mode follower whose only options for a Madison Square Garden show this month are scalped seats ranging from $302 to $1,220.

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2023

Ticket prices for the sold out show reached rock star levels as some web sites offered scalped seats for $2,000 and higher.

From Washington Times • Nov. 3, 2022

“You scalped a PS5 before? Here’s a free ticket to get another one.”

From The Verge • Dec. 3, 2021

But I was no longer a boxing fan, since that incident years ago, so when Uncle Pietrus, a boxing fanatic, obtained two scalped tickets and invited me along, I refused.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane