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to charge (someone) too much for goods or services
since I had forgotten the sunscreen, I was forced to buy it from the concession stand at the beach—where they gouged me for it
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Considering Dylan Holloway was that pick, and the Oilers haven’t found much in any round of all the drafts since, the irony stings for fans of the team.
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If feedback stings, breathe, then ask one clarifying question so everyone understands your intent.
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An electronic safety system monitors each cell during operations, avoiding both under- and overcharges.
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The backrest and seat are generously padded with dense foam, with no noticeable hollows.
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Though Lesnar rarely cheats to win, Femi isn’t going to lose clean.
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Five average players committed to protecting the middle of the ice are more effective than four great ones and one who cheats for offence.
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“Gouges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gouges. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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