lechery

Example Sentences

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Giving up her career to please Ailes buys her a life of security and wealth in an exclusive exurban enclave, as long as she does what she’s told and closes her eyes to his lechery.

From Salon

No, Ruth shouldn’t have to pretend to enjoy Tom’s lechery, she says.

From New York Times

Richard Morgan’s Jan. 7 Outlook essay about Woody Allen, “Making art out of lechery,” was deeply dishonest.

From Washington Post

In the movie, of course—perhaps as a direct result of that wanton lechery—it doesn’t take long after this scene for all the occupants of the house to turn to dust.

From Time

I love the idea of Clinton’s wondering, in a private moment, as you put it: How many national debates about male lechery can one woman live through?

From New York Times