avarice

Example Sentences

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And it’s a park we want to spend days in, thanks to its gorgeous landscaping, calming Rivers of America, and human tales of avarice, unity and romance spread throughout its attractions.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Bondi has made a career of poor decisions, questionable actions and unbridled avarice that makes Cruella de Vil look like Barbie.

From Salon • Jul. 17, 2025

It would, no doubt, make them wealthy beyond the dreams of avarice.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2022

"This is not so much a schedule of loss as a schedule of avarice," it stated in documents filed with the central London employment tribunal and seen by Reuters on Tuesday.

From Reuters • Oct. 18, 2022

“Our only chance is clever bargaining. Cliff trolls are cunning and ruthless, but their avarice can be a weakness.”

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull