covetous
Example Sentences
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His covetous comments about Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, deepened concerns.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 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
“I’ve asked Ted Sarandos why he’s so covetous of awards: ‘You guys are really, really spending,’” says O’Neil.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2023
Ryan Kent has attracted covetous glances from the English Premier League.
From BBC • Aug. 10, 2021
He had seen them on the kingsroad, troupes of mothers and children and anxious fathers who had gazed on his horses and wagons with covetous eyes.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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