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loan shark

noun as in lender charging much interest

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A clip of their shared cubicle scene — in which loan shark Kathy rags on Dreux’s low credit score — has captured more than 9.2 million views on Instagram since the film’s Jan. 17 release.

He was into loan sharks in Hells Kitchen, on the Lower East Side, the Village, all over town when it came right down to it.

From Salon

After all, the press is held in only slightly higher esteem by the public than loan sharks and puppy mill operators.

From Salon

But loan sharks like Tabitha Richardson - who was told to repay more than £173,000 to six victims this week - are on the rise due to financial pressure being felt by people across the UK.

From BBC

This puts Clarence in debt to a loan shark named Jedediah, who could potentially kill him if he doesn't settle up.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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