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gouging
  • present participle of gouge.

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Crackdowns on fire-related rent gouging have been rare, said Chelsea Kirk of the activist organization the Rent Brigade, which analyzed L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Nevertheless, many believed the situation was an excuse to engage price gouging.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

Woolworths and Coles, which account for two-thirds of the Australian market, have come under increasing scrutiny in the past year over alleged price gouging and anti-competitive practices.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Philadelphia is presenting itself as the US World Cup host city offering fans the best value for money, with affordable transport, accommodation and food while other venues are pilloried for gouging supporters.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

He dug the tip of a throwing knife into the ingot, gouging out a small sliver.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

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