as in overcharges
to charge (someone) too much for goods or services
contends that with the present tax structure, the state's lower-income residents are being surcharged and the wealthiest residents are getting off too lightly
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The first mozzie of the evening stings my arm.—
Literary Hub,
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But this kind of comment often stings.—
Time,
Time,
26 Aug. 2025
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Consumers who have already grown weary of the rising cost of living, such as higher utility bills, are also wary of potential price increases from higher tariffs, Furman said.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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At current rates of 6-7 percent annually, tariffs collected in April 2025 would accrue nearly two years of interest by the time a final ruling comes down.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Further afield, guests can also enjoy activities such as heliskiing, whale watching, hiking, and horse riding, with the lodge also offering customizable tour packages and transportation options, including a 10-minute helicopter transfer from Akureyri Airport.—
Mia Taylor,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Without independent, experienced directors, the board has become a rubber stamp, approving misaligned compensation packages and tolerating underwhelming strategies while shareholders and franchisees shoulder the consequences.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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In 2017, he was recalled after backing the $5 billion yearly gas tax that still gouges at the pump.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
6 Aug. 2025
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Higher Ed Excise Taxes In most parts of [America], excises must be confined within a narrow compass.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Martel traces the parallels to Spain’s colonization of Argentina in the 16th century, where Spaniards imposed their language and customs onto the Indigenous population while also stripping the land for resources.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
31 Aug. 2025
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This adds at least 75 miles to the journey and a potential customs check.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Surcharges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surcharges. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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