sharp practice
Example Sentences
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It’s sharp practice to charge twice for the same problem.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 7, 2026
Crypto trading has become identified by regulators and in the public mind as a haven for scams, theft and other forms of sharp practice.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025
"Debt management activities must be done in a fair and reasonable way at all times. Suppliers cannot extend unlimited credit to customers, but we will not tolerate sharp practice or aggressive debt collection."
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2021
At what point does that constitute securities fraud rather than just a sharp practice exploiting a gap in programs created by the exchanges to strengthen their own business?
From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2015
In their circle, it was held to be no disgrace to import goods illegally, but rather sharp practice was accounted a sign of canny business acumen.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson
