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Avarice appears in which traditional list of seven?

avarice

[av-er-is] / ˈæv ər ɪs /


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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

Hollywood, we all know, is tanking — what with AI, strikes, streaming, high L.A. costs of everything, talent drain, avarice, you name it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 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

Then she rose again, brazen with her various sins—pride, gluttony, avarice, uncooperativeness—and for each she paid with a life.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan


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