cash grab
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cash grabs
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And I wouldn’t want the black eye if it felt like a cash grab or if it didn’t live up to expectations or if it just felt like it wasn’t connected to that original thing.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
Some fans might even call Black Flag Resynced a love letter to the original, though more cynical gamers may be inclined to call it a cash grab.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
The other explanation is it’s a cash grab made for pennies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Yes, brands raised prices too aggressively during the pandemic, but shoppers who were annoyed by the cash grab can be won over again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
Frequently of questionable quality, the tie-in games felt to many players like a cash grab profiting from the movies' marketing campaigns.
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
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