covetous
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The country’s top court ruled that Estrellita possessed the right not only to exist, but pursue her own version of good living free from covetous humans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
It may, at least, offer the FA some protection from covetous advances being made in Tuchel's direction from elite clubs, something which cannot be discounted should England's World Cup be a success.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
For a very long time, other nations have been sizing up California with a covetous eye.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2025
It’s gotten to the point where people in that world are covetous of an invitation from Michael Yon.
From Slate ● May 11, 2024
With a parting glance at the Hixby’s Guide—did Penelope imagine it, or was it a longing, greedy, covetous sort of glance?—he left.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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