cash grab
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The Independent described it as a "ghoulish, soulless cash grab".
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 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
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
“This is a blatant cash grab — a desperate attempt by a sad individual to exploit Andrew’s success and reputation for personal gain,” McBride said in an email response.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2025
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