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[gree-dee] / ˈgri di /


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Greedy widows and bullying uncles are distracting you from the bigger picture, the ability to plan a life that you have always wanted.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025

David Prosser, from Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, is not only a superfan, but he had a tribute act The Greedy Souls in the band's honour.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2025

Greedy Vance heard all the whispers about USC as he weighed his options this offseason.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2024

"Until recently Swedes were bidding up the price of homes with funny money," said Andreas Cervenka, author of "Greedy Sweden", a book examining inequality driven partly by the housing boom.

From Reuters • Sep. 15, 2023

“Look at Greedy Gus! He’s grabbing all the food again!”

From "Son" by Lois Lowry




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