greed

Example Sentences

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Sentencing her, Judge Jason Taylor KC said: "Blinded by your greed you persistently and manipulatively pulled whatever lever you thought necessary to fund your extravagant lifestyle."

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

I don’t know how you legislate against greed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

The sort of days that make you want to raid Mr. McGregor’s garden not out of greed, but out of hunger for green.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

He said all these issues were grounded in the greed of the nation’s wealthiest residents.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

It must not be sacrificed on the altar of greed and power merely to obtain a few crumbs for the few.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson