avarice
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The death of a British teen reveals a bizarre tale of avarice and deception.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 11, 2026
But some of the most striking examples are not of intentional cruelty or blatant avarice but of simple blind spots.
From Salon ● Dec. 31, 2024
Pico was once rich beyond the dreams of avarice, but he died so steeped in debt that a collector snatched the very sombrero off his head to sell for his creditors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2024
Walsh’s attorneys said in a court filing that he wasn’t motivated by avarice, but desperation.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 9, 2023
They wanted him to exercise such qualities on the people, so that they might double their salary and give vent to their avarice and cruelty.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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