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In his report, Bowdery said £30m of that was overcharging and the company submitted bills "massively over the original estimates".

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025

Ben Raybin, an attorney for Friedmann, argued that the state was overcharging his client through its calculation of damages.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2022

A top inaugural planner emailed Ivanka and others at the company to “express my concern” that the hotel was overcharging for its event spaces, worrying of what would happen “when this is audited.”

From Slate • Dec. 14, 2018

Schaus, the ship support officer, said he suspected at the time that Glenn Defense was overcharging the Navy for the Reagan’s visit.

From Washington Post • May 26, 2016

"I knew that he was overcharging the rifle when loading it," I cried, delighted to think that Merriam had done so.

From The Gold Hunters' Adventures Or, Life in Australia by Champney, James Wells