greed

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American business and Silicon Valley, in particular, are littered with classic beefs fueled by ambition, greed and green-eyed jealousy: the late Steve Jobs vs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 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

He added: “Fear and greed move the markets, and we are seeing both of those in action right now.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 14, 2026

“Or maybe your greed got in the way of good judgment.”

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool