cash grab
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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
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 not going to be a mailed-in cash grab.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2024
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