greed
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Politics, family, inflation, racism, weight gain and greed were among the multiple topics lampooned by Wanda Sykes during a dynamic and often wickedly funny tour stop at the Dolby Theatre last Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Implied volatility indicates the market’s expectations of how a security will move, up or down—but dealers often add what we call a fear or greed premium to provide themselves with a margin of safety.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
I never wanted, nor do I want, to be wealthy, so greed and hurry never clouded my thinking.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
But as ugly as greed can be, it can be oh so beautiful.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
So Lyra opened the door and found Iofur Raknison waiting for her, with an expression of triumph, slyness, apprehension, and greed.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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