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cash grab

American

[kash grab] / ˈkæʃ ˌgræb /

noun

plural

cash grabs

an attempt to make money quickly, often with little or no other merit.

Example Sentences

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Some believe it’s a cynical cash grab by the author’s heirs, some that it’s simply a troubling betrayal of privacy.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2025

In a statement to the BBC, Tate's attorney dismissed the allegations and called the lawsuit a "blatant cash grab", accusing Ms Stern of levelling the accusations for "money and attention".

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2025

It’s easy to be swept up in the cash grab of Flip’s referral game.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2023

“Ms. Commisso’s transparent attempt at a cash grab will fail. We look forward to seeing her in court.”

From Washington Times • Nov. 24, 2023

To me, the SPACmania was such an obvious cash grab and ego play that I couldn’t get all that upset about it when it crumbled.

From Slate • Aug. 24, 2023

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